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Royal Salute is a brand of luxury blended Scotch whisky produced and bottled in Strathisla Distillery[1] in Speyside, Scotland by Chivas Brothers Ltd.[2] Launched on 2 June 1953 in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her Coronation,[3] it has since been known as the whisky 'Created for Celebration'. Named after the ceremonial 21-gun salute that is fired from the Tower of London to mark special royal occasions, Royal Salute whiskies are aged for a minimum of 21 years,[4] making it the only Scotch to begin its collection at exclusively 21 years-old.
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| Type | Scotch whisky |
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| Manufacturer | Chivas Brothers |
| Country of origin | Scotland |
| Introduced | 1953 |
| Proof (US) | 80 |
| Variants | 21 Year Old, 100 Cask, 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny |
| Related products | Chivas Regal |
The name Royal Salute was given in the honor of 21 gun salute. RS aka Royal Salute has marked the significant events in the lives of British Monarchy and is unique in having only 21 years of aged whiskies. [5]
The exceptionally aged range of casks laid down by Chivas Brothers from Scotland, a blend of whiskies are skillfully married for a blend fit for royalty.[6]
Brand expressions
Royal Salute boasts the only collection of blended Scotch whisky that begins exclusively at 21 Years Old. It is separated into permanent editions that can be purchased all year round and limited editions that are released in smaller numbers.
Permanent Editions flavors
- The 21 Year Old Signature Blend: The original and most popular Royal Salute blend, rich and smooth with deep fruity flavours and a subtle smokiness.
- The 21 Year Old Malts Blend: The first blended malt from Royal Salute made from over 21 Single Malt whiskies.
- The 21 Year Old Peated Blend: Features whiskies from the now silent Imperial Distillery, a smokey whisky with notes of rich fruits and spice
- The 25 Year Old Treasured Blend: Made from whiskies matured for a quarter of a century, a blend with a sweet flavor and a hint of spice. Only available in global travel retail.
- The 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns: Aged for a minimum of 32 years, a rich and complex blended Scotch whisky.
- The 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny: Aged for a minimum of 38 years, named after the legendary Coronation stone of the ancient Scottish Kings.
- The 62 Gun Salute: Created to celebrate the tradition of the 62 Gun Salute, the highest ceremonial honor in Britain. A powerful and opulent expression blended from rare and highly aged whiskies.
The Pinnacle Blends
- The 51 Year Old Time Series: The pinnacle of Royal Salute's collection blended from whiskies aged for 51 Years, created as a tribute to the magic of Time
- The 52 Year Old Time Series: The pinnacle of Royal Salute's collection blended from whiskies aged for 52 Years and fully finished in a single oak cask, created as a tribute to the magic of Time.
Past Expressions
- The 21 Year Old Polo Edition
- The 21 Year Old Beach Polo Edition
- The 28 Year Old Kew Palace Edition
- The 30 Year Old Flask Edition
- The Royal Wedding Edition
- The Age Collection
History
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Created as a gift for Queen Elizabeth II to mark her Coronation Day, the brand's history is rooted in the British Monarchy, with many of its later expressions created in tribute to royal milestones. In 2002 a 50-Year-Old whisky was released to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, in 2011 the "Tribute to Honour" was launched - a series of 21 bottles decorated by jewellers Garrard , and in 2012 was the "Diamond Jubilee", another 21-Year-Old blend which commemorated the 60th Anniversary of her coronation.
The first Royal Salute whisky was housed in a green porcelain flagon emblazoned with the Royal Coat of Arms. Since then the 21-year-old blend bottle has been made in several colours including burgundy and brown, with the current and most famous color being Sapphire Blue. The crest on the front of the flagon was also updated to feature Robert The Bruce in 1959, followed by the Royal Salute lion signifier in 2014.
Although Royal Salute is a brand rooted in history and tradition, it is working on innovation and new product development. In recent years it has expanded its whisky portfolio to tap into Polo, Fashion and Art through several brand collaborations. With a focus on digital innovation, Royal Salute was the first blended Scotch whisky and oldest whisky brand to launch a non-fungible token on BlockBar.com, the world's first direct-to-consumer NFT marketplace for luxury wine and spirits.
Master Blenders
During its close to 70-year history, five Master Blenders have presided over Royal Salute's incredibly rare and highly aged whisky collection, creating many new and distinguished blends., and ensuring the continuity of the iconic 21 Year Old blend. The current incumbent is Sandy Hyslop, who has held the position for 6 years.
1949-1958 - Charles Julian
Responsible for creating Royal Salute 21YO in 1953 and defining Royal Salute's signature style.
1959-1965 - Alan Baillie
Upheld the blending traditions and secrets learned from his predecessor to produce whiskies that excelled in quality, taste and consistency.
1966-1988 - Jimmy Lang
Knowledgeable and exacting in his approach to selecting and blending whiskies to ensure their consistency and high-quality year on year.
1989-2016 - Colin Scott
Upheld the legacies of blending secrets and craftsmanship passed down from his predecessors, and responsible for several new products and special releases.
2016–Present - Sandy Hyslop
A strong focus on innovation and blending high-aged whisky, he is responsible for all Royal Salute releases including the pinnacle Time Series Collection.
Strathisla distillery
The brand's distillery and visitor centre are at the Strathisla distillery, located in Speyside. The distillery was founded in 1786, and it is the oldest working distillery in the Highlands of Scotland.[7][8] The Strathisla distillery is owned by Chivas Brothers, and Strathisla Single Malt is one of the malt whiskies used within the Royal Salute blend.
Brand Collaborators
Malcolm Borwick, Barnabe Fillion and The Duke of Argyll all hold the role of Brand Collaborator for Royal Salute, which involves hosting events, collaborating on new releases and upholding the brand values.
Polo Partnership
Royal Salute has a longstanding affinity with polo and the lifestyle it accompanies. The brand has sponsored more than 10 international tournaments from the UK and the United States through Argentina, China and Korea. Royal Salute has also released several whisky collections that pay tribute to the world of polo, celebrating the varied terrains that the sport is played on as well as famous polo locations.
Brand Collaborations
Royal Salute has partnered with several creators in the fields of art and design to release unique special edition whiskies, current collaborators include:
Award-winning artist Kristjana Williams has been a brand collaborator since 2019, designing the gift pack illustrations for the brand's Classic Blends as well as for several special editions.
Critically acclaimed British Fashion designer Richard Quinn collaborated with Royal Salute on the first edition in the ‘Couture Collection’, which celebrates the institution of British Fashion. Richard designed a bespoke pattern for the brand which emblazons the Special Edition bottle.
Award-winning Chinese born US-based illustrator FeiFei Ruan collaborated with Royal Salute on their latest Lunar New Year Special Edition gift pack.
Charitable Relationships
Royal Salute supports two charities, both with links to the British Royalty.
- Historic Royal Palaces
Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. HRP aims to help everyone to explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built.
- Sentebale
Sentebale is the Duke of Sussex's charity that supports the mental health and wellbeing of young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana.
Awards
Royal Salute 21 Years Old The Signature Blend
TSWM - Gold - 2010
ISC - Silver - 2010
IWSC - Silver - 2010
SFWSC - Gold 2011
USC - 94 Points - 2011
ISC - Silver - 2011
IWSC - Gold Best In Class - 2011
IWSC - Gold Outstanding - 2012
ISC - Silver - 2021
SFWSC - Gold - 2012
SFWSC - Double Gold - 2013
USC - Chairman's Trophy - 2013
ISC - Gold - 2013
IWSC - Silver Outstanding - 2013
JMWB 2014 - 92.2 - 2014
USC - 89 - 2014
SFWSC - Gold - 2014
JMWB 2015 Winner (19-25yo)
JMWB 2016 Winner (19-25yo)
JMWB 2017 Winner (19-25yo)
JMWB 2018 - 96
ISC - Gold - 2018
SFWSC - Gold - 2018
WWA - Bronze - 2019
JMWB - 2019
ISC - Gold - 2019
WWA - Silver - 2020
ISC - Gold - 2020
IWSC - Silver - 2020
ISC - Double Gold - 2021
IWSC - Silver - 2021
Royal Salute 21 Years Old The Malts Blend
WWA - Best Scotch Blended Malt - 2019
ISC - Gold - 2019
IWSC - Silver - 2019
ISC - Double Gold - 2020
IWSC - Silver - 93 pts - 2020
WWA - Gold - 2021
ISC - Gold - 2021
IWSC - Gold - 95 pts - 2021
Royal Salute 21 Years Old The Lost Blend/Peated Blend
WWA - Category Winner - 2019
ISC - Silver - 2019
IWSC - Silver - 2019
ISC - Gold - 2020
IWSC - Bronze - 2020
ISC - Gold - 2021
IWSC - Gold - 95 pts - 2021
Royal Salute 21 Years Old The Polo Collection
WWA - Gold - 2020 (Snow Polo)
Royal Salute 25 Year Old The Treasured Blend
IWSC - Silver - 2019
ISC - Double Gold - 2020
IWSC - Silver - 90 pts - 2020
ISC - Gold - 2021
IWSC - Gold - 95 pts - 2021
Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns
JMWB - 96.5 - 2018
JMWB - 2019 (26 - 50yo)
IWSC Gold - 95 pts - 2021
Royal Salute 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny
SFWSC - Double Gold - 2013
USC - Finalist - 94 pts - 2013
CWA - Platinum - 95 points - 2013
USC - 96 - 2014
SFWSC - Double Gold - 2014
WWA - Bronze - 2021
ISC - Gold - 2021
IWSC - Gold - 96 pts - 2021
Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute
JMWB - 95.5 - 2014
JMWB - 95.5 - 2018
WWA - Silver - 2021
ISC - Double Gold - 2021
IWSC - Gold Outstanding - 98 pts - 2021
ISC - Trophy - 2021
KEY:
ISC = International Spirits Challenge
IWSC = International Wine & Spirits Competition
TSWM = The Scotch Whisky Masters
SFWSC = San Francisco World Spirits Competition
WWA = World Whisky Awards
JMWB = Jim Walker Whisky Bible
Citations
- "Strathisla distillery", Wikipedia, 2021-12-16, retrieved 2022-03-22
- "Royal Salute Blended Scotch Whiskies | Chivas Brothers". www.chivasbrothers.com. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
- "The Story of Royal Salute Scotch Whisky - Royal Salute". royalsalute.com. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
- "Whiskypedia".
- "Name origin".
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- ANDRE DE ALMEIDA (2017-05-03). "The World's Oldest Scotch Whisky Distillery". Inside The Cask. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
- "Distilleries - Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course - Nestled in the heart of Aberdeenshire's tranquil countryside".
General references
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- Scotland of Today magazine; published May 3, 1890.
- Walpole Yearbook 2009; published on behalf of Walpole Group by WorldWide Communications.
- https://www.missionliquor.com
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