The new Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns, according to Chivas Brothers, is a blend of Scotch single malt and single grain whiskies aged for a minimum of 32 years. The distilleries these whiskies are drawn from are said to include “Longmorn with its creamy texture; the characteristically fruity Glen Keith; the sweetness of Tormore and the richness of Braeval as well as long-since closed distilleries – Lochside and Caperdonich.”
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As with other Royal Salute releases, this 32-year-old is presented in a nice, artistic container. This particular one is porcelain, and took 10 days to be made. The flagons are “embossed with a distinguished hand-hammered silver plaque, while a black stone set on a silver crown tops the bottle. Each bottle is unique, with the glaze giving every flagon an individual patina, the result of a secret firing process. The story of the Union of the Crowns is brought elegantly to life through the flagon’s long neck, which is decorated with a rose, a thistle and a shamrock.”
“We are very pleased to present Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns, a truly precious blend of aged whiskies,” said Peter Moore, prestige brand director at Chivas Brothers, in a prepared statement. “This unique Scotch unites the timeless tradition of our skills and history with a contemporary understanding of the whisky experience preferred by today’s discerning spirits drinkers.”
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Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns is available now for $380 USD in global travel retail. Official tasting notes are below for your consideration.
- Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of peaches in sweet syrup, soft caramel toffee, cinnamon and a hint of luxurious dark chocolate.
- Taste: Full and exquisitely smooth, sweet orange flavours balanced with soft ripe pear and a hint of liquorice and ginger cake.
- Finish: Long, sweet and smooth.
