Royal Salute 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 700ml

 

🏅 Awards & Ratings

🥇 Gold – International Spirits Challenge 2018

🥇 Gold – Tasting Awards 2013 & 2018

🥇 Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018

🥈 Silver Outstanding – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013

🥈 Silver – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022

⭐ 90 Points – Whisky Advocate, June 2012

About This Whisky

The Royal Salute 21 Year Old is a Blended Scotch Whisky created in 1953 to commemorate the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
This flagship expression is composed of rare Scotch whiskies aged for a minimum of 21 years. Bottled at 40 % ABV, it represents the signature house style—rich, balanced, and elegantly matured.
Its name references the 21-gun salute, the traditional mark of respect for royalty and state occasions.

About the Distillery

Produced by the Royal Salute Distillery, part of Pernod Ricard Scotch Whisky Ltd, this blend is crafted at Strathisla Distillery in Speyside, Scotland—one of the country’s oldest continuously operating distilleries.
Since 1953, Royal Salute has remained synonymous with luxury and tradition, known for its selection of exceptionally aged malts.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet pears and citrus fruits balanced by autumn florals, vanilla, dry oak, and a subtle touch of sherry.
Palate: Warm orange marmalade and fresh pear followed by spices and hazelnut; light smoky undertone.
Finish: Long, dry, and slightly spicy with a trace of smoke.

Technical Details

Type: Blended Scotch Whisky

Region: Speyside, Scotland

Age: 21 Years

ABV: 40 %

Sweetness: Dry

Maturation: Oaked

Ownership: Pernod Ricard

Closure Type: T-top Cork