Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 year old Emerald 1 Litre cognac

Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 year old Emerald 1 Litre cognacThese whiskies were produced following the Queen's coronation in '53 with the three colours (Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire) used to symbolize the Imperial (State Crown. The 21 salute refers to the tradition of firing cannons as a mark of respect to dignitaries etc. Presented in an Emerald Spode ceramic flagon (decanter), then wrapped in an Emerald velvet opera bag, plus tag. A rare Emerald Spode decanter from Chivas Brothers Ltd, This Royal Salute flagon

contributing to a complex and aromatic structure

Also these wee sooty and camphory touches

the palate oozes ripe black berry fruits with hints of sweet tobacco

As it opens up notes of cooked cereal and honey sweetness emerge

calamari and prawns

An unusual bottling of this malt from Banff (distilled at Macduff)

boysenberry and plum intermingle with hints of ginger and pepper to create a long

with a lot of American oak

which give it a lot of complexity

the wine we get at the base of this arrangement is not only ready to be consumed

Master blender Alex Thomas is one of only a handful of women working in the role in Ireland

Presented in an Emerald Spode ceramic flagon (decanter)