Royal Salute is made in 1953 to celebrate the coronation of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. A robust, sophisticated and opulent blend, aged for no less than 21 years and housed inside a classic Wade porcelain flagon, this scotch whisky is called to the tradition in the 21 Gun Salute that is fired in the Tower based in london for Royal celebrations.
The 1st sip releases sumptuous sweet orange marmalade flavours infused with fresh pears that burst across the tongue. The next brings a rich medley of spices and a nuttiness of hazelnuts that have an intensity before finally releasing a warmth with hints of masculine smokiness. Long, sweet and fruity.
Adding water didn't do anything to boost this whisky. Not suggested.
In subsequent tastings, the whisky became much tamer. Oxygen is very little friend on this scotch. Some whiskies seem almost impervious to oxidation. The flavour continues to be the same after opening.
Soon after, Royal Salute gets to be more oakey, sweet, smooth, while losing the spiciness and complexity that has been initially impressive upon opening.
Age Statement Illusion
Drinking Royal Salute gives mind the age statement illusion. Whisky companies would like you to believe that older whisky is much better whisky. Certainly not so. Royal Salute resides evidence of that.
You feel since you are paying more cash just for this older whisky it must be better, but do you know what? It's not better. It's boring. It cloyingly sweet, yep, it can be. There isn't much complexity, hardly any peat whatsoever and almost no smoke.
Royal Salute is clearly a whisky which is looking to achieve mass appeal (well for anyone masses known as the rich who are able to afford this pancake syrup). Easy drinking, smooth, sweet and wonderfully packaged in the velvet bag.
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