Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21Royal Salute is a leading prestige Scotch whisky, launched on the 2nd June in 1953 by Chivas Brothers in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her coronation. Queen Elizabeth was presented with the first bottle of Royal Salute, decorated with her royal crest. All Royal Salute whiskies are aged for a minimum of 21 years, which allows the whisky to develop a rich and complex flavour.
The flagons are available in three colours, inspired by the jewels in the Coronation crown: sapphire, ruby and emerald.
This Whisky is produced at the Strathisla Distillery in Keith, Speyside. The oldest working distillery in North Scotland.
I was fortunate enough to get a bottle/flagon of this from a friend at work. The ceramic flagon is very nice and the velvet bag touch oozes a classy feel. However, i had my reservations as i had not enjoyed many blends prior to this one.
Initial impressions, the whiff of Cadbury's fruit and nut that hit me instantly when i opened it widened my eyes! No harshness from the alcohol, just sweet fruity chocolate. It's a lovely rich golden colour. As you would expect with a blend of this standard, the taste is very complex. There are far too many flavours for my amateur palate to pick out but the experience is a great one. Rich, powerful flavours. I am well aware that this whisky is expensive however it offers a great introduction to non whisky lovers. The taste a creamy smooth! So smooth in fact, i've yet to taste a smoother whisky. Such a rich long finish that the pause between sips causes a warm smile to appear on my face. Yum.
I've no intention to add grades/scores to my posts as i do not possess the skills required for such an art. I can only write of my experiences and say........ i like this one....... alot.
Craig
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