{"product_id":"royal-salute-21yo-blended-malt-whisky","title":"Royal Salute 21yo Blended Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Royal Salute brand, launched in 1953 by Chivas Brothers to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, has always aged its whiskies for a minimum of 21 years. Traditionally, Royal Salute was known for its blended Scotch whiskies. “The Malts Blend” is a more recent development: the first \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblended malt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e offering from Royal Salute, combining over 21 rare single malts matured for no less than 21 years.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnder Chivas Brothers’ master blending team (led by Sandy Hyslop), The Malts Blend aims to spotlight the complexity of pure malt whiskies rather than relying on grain whisky for balance. The philosophy is to merge multiple single malts into a harmonious, depthful blend, retaining elegance and structure while providing richness across flavor layers.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBecause this is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblended malt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (malt only), all components come from malted barley distilled at Scotch malt distilleries (i.e. no grain whisky). Water and yeast sources correspond to those used in each contributing distillery. The brand does not publicize details of every single malt component.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEach single malt in the blend is produced by classic Scotch malt technique: copper pot stills, double distillation, and distillate shaping via reflux and cuts according to distillery style. The blending team then merges these matured malt whiskies. (Implicit in the “malt blend” designation)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEvery component in The Malts Blend is matured for at least 21 years in oak casks. The exact cask types (ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, etc.) and proportions are proprietary. The long age and cask selection are intended to allow layered oak, fruit, and spice notes to develop and integrate.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sweet peaches and mandarin citrus, pears, blackcurrant, and violet floral lift.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Creamy vanilla, apricot, banana crème brûlée, balanced by spicy clove and orchard fruit character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Long, sweet and tangy with lingering fruit and spice notes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs well with refined desserts such as crème brûlée, poached pears, almond cake, or salty cheeses. Also suits light game meats or roast duck with fruit glaze, where the malt complexity can harmonize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe neat or with a few drops of water to open aromatics. Use a tulip or Glencairn whisky glass to channel aroma concentration. Ideal serving temperature ~16–18 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnce bottled, the whisky is fully mature and stable—no further aging will occur. Store upright in a cool, dark environment (~15-20 °C). After opening, aim to consume within 1-2 years to preserve its nuanced aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBlended Malt (100 % malt whiskies, no grain whisky)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e40 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pernod Ricard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922261852374,"sku":null,"price":1398.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/RoyalSalute21yoBlendedMaltWhisky_3d1b03be-b29f-4ff1-9b64-1ca511e19145.png?v=1773667805","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/royal-salute-21yo-blended-malt-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}