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Royal Salute
28 Year Old Kew Palace Edition is the
latest annual Flask Collection release,
a collaboration between Royal Salute’s
Director of Blending, Sandy Hyslop, and
esteemed perfumer Barnabé Fillion.
Royal
Salute has unveiled the latest in its
annual Flask Collection, the Royal
Salute 28 Year Old Kew Palace Edition.
The new premium blended whisky which
Royal Salute describe as a rich, round
and silky blend is the result of a
first-time collaboration between Royal
Salute’s Director of Blending, Sandy
Hyslop, and esteemed perfumer Barnabé
Fillion, and is inspired by the
magnificent Kew Palace and its iconic
Kitchen Garden.
The collaboration brings together
Hyslop’s vast knowledge of Scotch whisky
with Fillion’s inimitable artistic
acumen, the 28 Year Old Kew Palace
Edition is said to balance Royal
Salute’s signature style with super rich
fruits, scented flora like violet and
aromatic leaves from the Kitchen Garden,
which they tell me has resulted in the
ultimate sensory experience that pushes
the boundaries of modern blending. They
describe it as an exquisite whisky that
balances Royal Salute's classic style
with scented flora, aromatic leaves and
super rich fruits for a fantastic
sensory experience.
The collaboration saw Hyslop lay the
foundations of the new blend before
uniting with Fillion to create a bespoke
whisky top dressing that embodied the
iconic Kitchen Garden of Kew Palace. The
two worked together, nosing countless
whiskies in Hyslop’s blending room in
Scotland, to capture their
interpretation of the lush flora of the
Kitchen Garden, while staying true to
Royal Salute’s signature style.
It follows the launch of the Royal
Salute 30 Year Old Flask Edition last
year, and this next iteration in the
collector’s series again offers a
disruptive take on traditional British
drinking traditions. The perfect
companion for whisky aficionados on the
move, the set includes a bespoke green
porcelain flagon and exquisite flask,
alongside a pouring funnel and wooden
serving tray.
The new expression pays homage to
London’s iconic Kew Palace, one of
Historic Royal Palace’s most charming
royal buildings, as part of Royal
Salute’s longstanding support of the
charity charged with conserving some of
Britain’s royal palaces for future
generations. The Palace and its famed
Kitchen Garden are showcased on the
stunning packaging through artwork from
esteemed British illustrator, Jason
Brooks.
Royal Salute Marketing Director, Mathieu
Deslandes said: "We are thrilled to
unveil this exceptional 28 Year Old
whisky, made even more special by the
coming together of two industry experts.
Sandy Hyslop is the absolute pinnacle
when it comes to blending so to be able
to further enhance his latest creation
with some magic from long-time friend of
the brand and famed perfumer, Barnabe
Fillion, is really special – and the
result, the whisky, speaks for itself.
“We’re proud to continue supporting our
charity partner, Historic Royal Palaces,
with a limited edition inspired by Kew
Palace. The charity does amazing work
preserving and protecting historic royal
buildings to keep their story alive for
generations to come, and as a brand
steeped in royal heritage, Royal Salute
is thrilled to play its part honouring a
true British icon in this unique and
special way."
For the first time in Royal Salute’s
history, whisky aficionados will have
the opportunity to enjoy a first look at
the new whisky and its exquisite flask
during an intimate event at Kew Palace
in June. Hosted by Sandy Hyslop and
Barnabé Fillion, it will provide a
unique glimpse inside the world of Royal
Salute, bring to life the inspiration
behind the new Kew Palace Edition and
offer an opportunity for aficionados to
enjoy the company of those who share
their passion.
The Royal Salute 28 Year Old Kew Palace
Edition will be available from this
month at a RRP of $790 from specialist
online whisky retailers such as The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of
Malt
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