Royal Salute 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

21 years. Royal Salute — the premium Chivas Brothers blended Scotch created in 1953 specifically to honor the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, aged a minimum of 21 years in honor of the 21-gun Royal Salute fired to mark coronations and state occasions.

Royal Salute was created by Chivas Brothers Master Blender Charles Julian, who took seven years to develop the blend after the coronation was announced. The 21-year minimum age requirement was chosen to mirror the ceremonial 21-gun Royal Salute — creating a direct connection between the age statement and the military honor it references. Every component whisky in Royal Salute 21 Year has matured for at least 21 years before blending.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla, toasted oak, baked cherries, white raisin, cherry blossom
• Palate: Dried apricot, vanilla, soft spice, biscuit, subtle smoke
• Finish: Long, smooth, honeyed and warm

Specs

• House: Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard), Scotland
• Style: Blended Scotch Whisky
• Age: Minimum 21 years (all components)
• Origin: Created 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is Royal Salute 21 years old? The 21-year age statement mirrors the 21-gun Royal Salute — the ceremonial military honor fired to mark coronations, state occasions, and royal celebrations. Every component whisky must be at least 21 years old, directly connecting the age statement to the royal honor it commemorates.
• How does Royal Salute relate to Chivas Regal? Both are produced by Chivas Brothers, but Royal Salute is a separate premium brand with a distinct identity. Chivas Regal is the flagship blended Scotch; Royal Salute is the prestige royal tribute blend with a more ceremonial positioning and higher age minimum.