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Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns exclusive to travel retail.
Royal Salute which is known for its premium Scotch blended whiskies has just unveiled a new rare expression, the Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns.
The name of the new whisky, Union of Crowns pays tribute to the events of 1603, when King James VI fused three mighty kingdoms to create the modern British Monarchy as we know it today, the expression will no doubt appeal to whisky aficionados looking for a rare whisky experience and will be available exclusively through global travel retail.
Roal Salute tell me that they have hand-selected some exceptional whiskies from some of the best distilleries in Scotland, such as: Longmorn with its creamy texture; the characteristically fruity Glen Keith; the sweetness of Tormore and the richness of Braeval as well as long-since closed distilleries - Lochside and Caperdonich. With all of these elements combined they say the final expression offers a rich and fruity nose with flavours of soft caramel toffee, dark chocolate and orange with a touch of ginger cake.
Reflecting the rare liquid within, Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns is presented in an elegant porcelain flagon, made from the purest clay, water and tempered fire. The flagon, which takes ten days to make at the hands of highly skilled craftsmen, is embossed with a distinguished hand-hammered silver plaque, while a black stone set on a silver crown tops the bottle. Each bottle is unique, with the glaze giving every flagon an individual patina, the result of a secret firing process. The story of the Union of the Crowns is brought elegantly to life through the flagon’s long neck, which is decorated with a rose, a thistle and a shamrock.
Peter Moore, Prestige Brand Director at Chivas Brothers, commented: "We are very pleased to present Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns, a truly precious blend of aged whiskies. This unique Scotch unites the timeless tradition of our skills and history with a contemporary understanding of the whisky experience preferred by today’s discerning spirits drinkers. The British Monarchy has been at the heart of the brand since its foundation in 1953 and, as a true representation of the exquisite craft of the Royal Salute blending team, we expect this new expression to become a sought-after collector’s item for international travellers."
Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns will be available in global travel retail from September 2016 at an RRP of £290/US $380 or local equivalent.
You will also find the current Royal Salute range available from specialist whisky shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
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