The essence of Royal Salute lies in the elegance of royalty. Born as a tribute to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, the whisky house was founded in Scotland’s Strathisla distillery and has its legacy defined by a devotion to age, heritage and craftsmanship.
Now, Royal Salute is reimagining its legacy for the East with the launch of the 24 Year Old Cognac Cask Finish, its first cognac cask-finished whisky, as an Asia exclusive. This masterpiece is designed to honour the brand’s British heritage while embracing modern Asian taste.
The expression, crafted from a careful selection of single malts aged for 24 years, draws on the distinctive richness of first-fill cognac casks. It’s a harmonious convergence of two worlds—East and West—marrying centuries-old tradition with a bold, contemporary outlook.
At the heart of Royal Salute’s success is its unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. The new 24 Year Old Cognac Cask Finish blends traditional Scottish whisky techniques with French influences. The journey begins with the rarest malts, sourced from the historic distilleries of Strathisla and Longmorn, which are meticulously aged for 24 years in first-fill French oak casks seasoned with cognac.
The result is a liquid as intricate as it is indulgent. Notes of dark cherries and toasted oak meet the sweeter embrace of marzipan and caramelised figs. On the palate, a symphony of summer berry compote and apricot jam dances with rich caramel and a whisper of nutmeg, creating a full-on sensory experience. This complex flavour profile, designed with the Asian palate in mind, is an elegant nod to the preferences of the region’s whisky connoisseurs.
The 24 Year Old Cognac Cask Finish is as much a visual masterpiece as it is a sensory one. Glazed in a deep, luxurious red, the bottle itself is a work of art, its striking red flagon a nod to the Asian cultural symbols of prosperity and fortune.
But beyond its stunning colour, the design also tells a story. A journey depicted on its packaging begins at the Strathisla distillery, travels through the Tower of London and culminates in the Far East with a graceful pagoda. Throughout, symbolic elements like pheasants and cranes bring good luck, while oriental blooms such as peonies and chrysanthemums stand as timeless symbols of prosperity and joy.
For those who seek the extraordinary, the 24 Year Old Cognac Cask Finish is a toast to the future—one that promises to be as rich and nuanced as the whisky itself.
Royal Salute’s 24 Year Old Cognac Cask Finish is available for purchase at select retailers in Singapore, including FairPrice Finest, Paradise Group outlets and HighHouse. It can also be found on Pernod Ricard’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada, as well as on Le Cercle, at a retail price of $350.
