Royal Salute 21 Year Old Lunar New Year Edition presents Royal Salute's flagship 21 Year Old Signature Blend in a ruby red porcelain flagon, inside a vibrant red gift box created to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The whisky is a blended Scotch aged for a minimum of 21 years and bottled at 40% ABV.
Royal Salute was created in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and the 21 Year Old Signature Blend remains the blend originally crafted that year. Each Lunar New Year, the brand dresses it in special packaging, and this edition's red and gold box is covered in festive artwork of lanterns, flowers and celebration, while the deep ruby flagon is embossed with Royal Salute's crest.
Powerful aromas of sweet pears and citrus fruits are balanced by the full fragrance of autumn flowers, with sweet vanilla, dry oak and subtle notes of sherry and smoke. The palate is rich, full and deeply fruity with a subtle smokiness: sweet orange and marmalade infused with fresh pears, followed by a medley of spices and the nuttiness of hazelnuts. The finish is dry and slightly spicy.
Red is the colour of luck and prosperity in Chinese tradition, which makes this edition a favourite gift for the Lunar New Year, for business partners, family and friends. The porcelain flagon is a keepsake long after the whisky is gone.
It is a superb way to toast the new year and a collectable piece for anyone who follows Royal Salute's special editions.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sweet pears and citrus, autumn flowers, vanilla, dry oak, sherry and a hint of smoke.
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Palate: Orange marmalade and fresh pear, with spice and hazelnut and a subtle smokiness.
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Finish: Dry and slightly spicy.
Specifications
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Producer: Royal Salute (Chivas Brothers)
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Style: Blended Scotch Whisky
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Expression / Batch: 21 Year Old Signature Blend, Lunar New Year Edition
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Age: 21 years minimum
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Scotland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat or with a single ice cube, and share it at the new year table. It pairs with roast duck, mooncakes or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the whisky different from the standard Royal Salute 21?
No. It is the 21 Year Old Signature Blend, presented in a special Lunar New Year flagon and box.
How old is it?
It is aged for a minimum of 21 years.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
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