The Royal Salute The Time Series 52 Year Old Single Cask Finish
THE ROYAL SALUTE TIME SERIES 52 YEAR OLD SINGLE CASK FINISH
Inspired by the power of time, the limited edition Royal Salute The Time Series 52 Year Old Single Cask Finish is the finest addition to any collector’s repertoire.
At over half a century old, each decade has refined the whisky, enriching it in another unique quality to create this timeless classic.
With only 106 bottles available, at a price tag of $30,000 a bottle, this luxury and exceptional Scotch has been expertly crafted by Royal Salute Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, using some of the oldest and most valuable whiskies in the Royal Salute collection.
A true collector’s item, the all new expression is housed in a hand-blown Dartington Crystal decanter engraved with a unique number, sitting in a stunning box featuring five layers of wood, each representing a decade of the blend.
The Time Series 52 Year Old is a single cask finish blend with remarkable character that’s flawlessly balanced with a creamy sweet finish. The liquid is intensely fruity on the nose, with notes of ripe plum, toffee red apples and dark chocolate covered hazelnuts.
The taste is enhanced with flavours of sweet orange marmalade with a hint of ginger and scented cloves intermingled with soft ripe pears in syrup and a tantalising touch of liquorice. Out of the 52 years of slow and patient maturation, the last 14 were spent in a single cask, which gave the whisky a soft and creamy texture.
This exceptional 52 Year Old blend demonstrates the value of enduring patience over many years. At over half a century old, each decade has refined the whisky, enriching it in another unique quality to create this timeless classic.
It’s a personal privilege to create such an outstanding whisky for Royal Salute. The longer the whisky matures, the more intricate it becomes and with 52 years of ageing, the delicate balance of some of the rarest of our whiskies, has created an unrivalled depth of flavour and unbelievably complex characteristic, making for a remarkable expression that perfectly shows that time is a key element of our creations.
– Sandy Hyslop: Royal Salute Master Blender
The Treasured Blend
ROYAL SALUTE 25 YEAR OLD ‘THE TREASURED BLEND’
The first 25 Year Old expression in the Royal Salute portfolio, The Treasured Blend has been created by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop and has been inspired by the Crown Jewels of England, bringing together precious and powerful whiskies first laid down a quarter of a century ago, today fit for modern royalty.
It follows the recent release of The Malts Blend and The Lost Blend, which joined The Signature Blend as permanent additions to the 21 Year Old portfolio in July 2019.
Royal Salute was first created as a gift for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and has since been the official partner of all ceremonial royal gun salutes fired at the Tower of London, also home to and custodians of the Royal Regalia, or Crown Jewels.
In a similar vein to the Tower of London, a British icon home to the Crown Jewels that’s very dear to our hearts, the Royal Salute Vaults in Speyside protects a rare collection of some of our most precious casks.
It’s these ‘treasures’ of exceptional whisky that have been patiently matured for more than 25 years and expertly crafted to make The Treasured Blend, an exceptional whisky with an unmatched depth of flavour that only time allows.
– Sandy Hyslop: Royal Salute Master Blender
The Treasured Blend imparts a decadent sweetness with hints of spices and notes of stewed fruit, treacle, toffee and dark chocolate that culminate in an exceptionally long, dry and slightly spicy finish.
The whisky is housed in Royal Salute’s signature porcelain flagon, enhanced with sophisticated gold detailing and a sapphire jewelled stopper that is reminiscent of the precious stones set within the Imperial State Crown. Each flagon is individually numbered, cementing this latest ‘treasure’ as a true collector’s item.
The Treasured Blend packaging is itself worthy of exhibition within the Tower of London, featuring a stunning illustration from Royal Salute collaborator and fine artist Kristjana S. Williams that is revealed when the double doors are opened. It depicts the animals of the Royal Menagerie attending a coronation celebration surrounded by the precious Royal Regalia at the Tower of London. The playful take on the esteemed royal history nods to the colourful, fantastical new direction the Scotch whisky is taking.
The 25 Year Old Treasured Blend continues Royal Salute’s legacy of distinction for elegantly crafted Scotch whisky. This is a true treasure
to discover. Every detail is exquisite; from the precious and powerful liquid itself, to the beautifully crafted porcelain flagon and the luxurious material and intricate design.We’re thrilled to continue our celebration of British Royalty with this exceptional new whisky that pays tribute to our esteemed heritage while pushing the boundaries of cutting-edge Scotch whisky innovation.
– Mathieu Deslandes: Royal Salute Marketing Director
Royal Salute 25 Year Old The Treasured Blend is available exclusively at Global Travel Retail – RRP USD $260.
ROYAL SALUTE 25 YEAR OLD THE TREASURED BLEND TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich and sweet with notes of sweet stewed fruit, blueberry jam, soft liquorice a dusting of cinnamon and aromatic marzipan.
TASTE
Intensely Sweet with flavours of juicy prunes, treacle toffee and dark chocolate rounded off perfectly with caramelised figs.
FINISH
Long dry and slightly spicy.
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