Awards Won The International Spirits Challenge 2013 Gold Award. Notes of full, deep fruity flavours on the palate with subtle hints of smokiness are rich, long and lingering on the finish. The Royal Salute 21 Year Old is deep amber in colour with rich, fruity aromas and the sweet fragrance of autumn flowers. Every single drop of whisky within this blend has matured for a minimum of 21 years. The three different colours of glaze on the decanters - ruby, sapphire and emerald - symbolise the precious gems on the Imperial State Crown. Royal Salute 21 Year Old is bottled in hand crafted porcelain flagons, produced by Wade porcelain, bearing a Gaelic motto which translates as 'fidelity, stability since 1801'. It was to be known as Royal Salute 21 Year Old, after the 21-gun salute of friendship and respect that has been fired to honour dignitaries, sovereigns and nations since medieval times. ![]() The first flagons adorned with the royal crest, were sealed on the day of her coronation. In 1953, Chivas Brothers paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by setting out to create the ultimate blended Scotch whisky. ![]() Nose: sweet with hints of floral and honey Palate: Soft again with sweet malt, a gentle grainy oak, and a distant smoked honey Finish: Delicate and smoothA great SAPPHIRE WEDDING GIFT! The name of this exceptional Scotch Whisky comes from the 21 Gun Royal Salute, which is fired as a mark of respect for powerful dignitaries. Notes of full, deep fruity flavours on the palate with subtle hints of smokiness are rich, long and lingering on the finish. Chivas Regal Royal Salute The Emerald Flagon 21yr 700ml 'Royal Salute was launched on 2nd June 1953, as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day. Password * Toon Hide Forgot your password? It's a real treat (should I say "royal treat"?) and, to round things up, it isn't super-pricey (not cheap, though.) As mentioned before, I've also had the chance to drink and review the way more expensive elder brother (38 y.o.) but this is the one I'd root for.South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £) Finish is very long, with soft metallic flavors coming hand in hand with a sweet and oily feeling. Mouth starts pungent and oily midpalate develops salty and bitterish notes. ![]() SKU: 298-SALUTE-21YO-SF Categories: 21 Years, Blended Scotch Whisky Tags: Aged 21 Years, Blended, Scottish. I must say this one goes well with a drop of some subtly sparkling water, but that's just an aside. Royal Salute 21 Years Old (The Sapphire Flagon) Blended Scotch Whisky. Add a little water and the charred oak will be displayed: caramel, charcoal, undergrowth, etc. There's also a trace of umeboshi plum and citrus rind. Aroma starts with a very clear and distinctive hint of pineapple that I loved and led me to pair this with the very fresh raw fruit a few day later to great heights of joy. What have we here? A clean, golden to amber pour with a greenish cast to it. Oh, you learn so much when sipping scotch. I've reviewed elsewhere Royal Salute 38, whose flagon had a granite color reminiscent of the Stone of Scone. I keep the flagon, of course: the neck looks like one of those cannons firing 21 times to honor the Queen, there's this The Bruce coat of arms, and then you'd get one out of three colors (ruby, emerald, sapphire) in lieu of the Crown Jewels. The bottling, as etched on the exquisite porcelain flagon (got the Sapphire edition) took place Nov 17, 2009. ![]() Additional price information is available based on retail and auction prices. We arrive at our 50th review, so let's celebrate with the very first whisky I reviewed as such (had had many drams before, but never really took the time to properly taste and review.) You know I write here both new and old reviews, always trying to specifiy the tasting date if different from the posting one. Whisky value for Royal Salute 21-year-old The Emerald Flagon is 99.
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