Royal Salute is made in 1953 to celebrate the coronation of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. A strong, sophisticated and opulent blend, aged for not less than 21 a few years housed in a classic Wade porcelain flagon, this scotch whisky is called to the tradition from the 21 Gun Salute which is fired in the Tower based in london for Royal celebrations.

The very first sip releases sumptuous sweet orange marmalade flavours infused with fresh pears that burst across the tongue. The 2nd brings a refreshing medley of spices along with 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 further improve this whisky. Not suggested.

In subsequent tastings, the whisky became much tamer. Oxygen is not an friend with this scotch. Some whiskies seem almost impervious to oxidation. The flavor continues to be same after opening.

A week later, Royal Salute becomes more oakey, sweet, smooth, while losing the spiciness and complexity which was initially impressive upon opening.

This Statement Illusion
Drinking Royal Salute brings to mind the age statement illusion. Whisky companies would like you to think that older whisky is much better whisky. Not necessarily so. Royal Salute is living proof that.

You believe because you are paying additional money just for this older whisky it ought to be better, but you know what? It's not better. It's boring. It cloyingly sweet, yep, it can be. There isn't much complexity, without any peat whatsoever and little or no smoke.

Royal Salute is clearly a whisky that is looking to achieve mass appeal (well for all those masses called the rich who can afford this pancake syrup). Easy drinking, smooth, sweet and wonderfully packaged within a velvet bag.
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