Chivas Brothers’ blended whisky model Royal Salute has unveiled the third and remaining launch in its restricted version Kingdom Assortment.
Drawing inspiration from the previous Kingdom of Portugal, the ultimate launch within the sequence is a 26-year-old blended Scotch whisky, which has been completed in Colheita Port casks.
Earlier releases within the assortment embrace the 26-year-old Scottish Oak Cask End and 26-year-old Amarone Wine Cask End.
The ultimate expression is the model’s first whisky completed in Port wine casks and is alleged to face as a testomony to the nation’s historical past, structure, and tradition.
The casks had been chosen from the Colheita vineyard within the Douro Valley. Created by Sandy Hyslop, Royal Salute grasp blender, the whisky balances dried fruit and nutty flavours from the casks, leading to a candy berry and spicy character.
Introduced in a cobalt flagon, the Royal Salute 26 Yr Previous Colheita Port Cask End pays homage to Portugal’s azulejo facades, with hues depicting the rippling Douro River and the huge Atlantic Ocean.
The whisky presents aromas of stewed pears, summer time berries, spiced orange, glazed cherries, purple liquorice, fig jam, marzipan, cinnamon sweets, and nutmeg spice. On the palate, it shows notes of blueberries, orchard fruits, plums, toasted hazelnuts, orange peel zest, creamy toffee, ginger, and cardamom.
Hyslop commented: “The Royal Salute 26 Yr Previous Colheita Port Cask End is greater than only a whisky, it’s an expertise crafted for many who respect the best issues in life. Colheita Ports are made completely from grapes harvested in a single classic yr, which brings a novel delicacy to the flavour profile of the Royal Salute mix.
“This expression embodies our dedication to distinctive ageing and modern ending, providing a style of Portugal’s wealthy heritage in each sip. This expression is an ideal addition for the discerning collector and connoisseur in search of unparalleled depth and character.”
The Colheita Port Cask End will probably be accessible completely at world retailers from December 2025, with a really useful retail value of US$560.
Earlier this yr, Royal Salute unveiled its newest Polo Version, paying tribute to Rio de Janeiro.
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