Royal Salute

Royal Salute

Est. 1953ScotlandUnited Kingdom
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Royal Salute is a super-premium blended Scotch whisky brand launched in 1953 by Chivas Brothers to commemorate the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The brand's name honors the traditional 21-gun salute fired from the Tower of London to celebrate royal and national occasions. Each bottle of Royal Salute is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, presented in distinctive porcelain flagons handcrafted by Wade Ceramics, featuring the royal coat of arms and the motto 'Dieu et Mon Droit' (God and My Right). The three flagship variants—Royal Salute 21 Year Old, 32 Year Old, and 62 Gun Salute—are named after the number of guns fired in salute, with the 21 Year Old available in the signature sapphire blue, ruby red, and emerald green decanters, mirroring the gemstones in the Imperial State Crown. The whisky itself is a luxurious blend of exceptionally rare malt and grain whiskies, all aged for a minimum of 21 years, delivering a sophisticated palate of ripe fruits, spices, and floral notes with a long, velvety finish. Royal Salute represents the pinnacle of Scottish whisky artistry, embodying regal heritage, masterful blending, and uncompromising quality for discerning connoisseurs worldwide.

Founder:
Chivas Regal

Timeline

1843

Chivas Brothers began receiving royal orders

1953

Royal Salute 21 Year Old launched in a green bottle to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

1960

Began using blue bottles

1985

Royal Salute 21 Year Old changed to red bottle

1993

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession, Royal Salute 40 Year Old was released

2002

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession, Royal Salute 50 Year Old was released

2015

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest-reigning monarch in British history, the Age Collection was released