Royal Salute Celebrates Lunar New Year 2025 With Limited Edition Whisky

The blended scotch whisky brand Royal Salute has released a special edition Lunar New Year gift pack featuring artwork by Chinese illustrator Jason Lyon.
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The blended scotch whisky brand Royal Salute has released a special edition Lunar New Year gift pack featuring artwork by Chinese illustrator Jason Lyon, showcasing a celebratory gun salute from the Tower of London.

The limited edition packaging wraps the brand’s signature 21-year-old blend in an artistic tribute that combines traditional Lunar New Year symbolism with Royal Salute’s British heritage. Lyon’s illustration depicts prosperity symbols and celebratory elements emerging from the historic Tower of London, which serves as Royal Salute’s symbolic home.

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Royal Salute Lunar New Year Design 

The artwork weaves together traditional Lunar New Year motifs including lanterns, phoenixes, and fireworks with landmarks significant to Royal Salute’s history. The Strathisla Distillery, the brand’s spiritual home in Scotland, features prominently in the design alongside blooming flowers and waterfalls representing new beginnings.

“My design captures the intricate details and symbols used to elevate the festive atmosphere as people across the globe gather to celebrate new opportunities,” Lyon said. “With this special edition of Royal Salute, I’m blending legacy and culture to immerse others in joy, fortune, elegance and love.”

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Inside the commemorative box, customers will find Royal Salute’s flagship 21 Year Old Signature Blend. This expression has maintained its original recipe since the brand’s creation in 1953 as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.

The whisky itself showcases mature fruit characteristics complemented by subtle spice notes, reflecting its extended aging process. All components in the blend have been aged for a minimum of 21 years.

The special edition gift pack continues Royal Salute’s annual Lunar New Year series and carries a recommended retail price of $200. It will be available through selected luxury retailers worldwide.

Royal Salute 21 Year Old Signature Blend Lunar New Year special edition joins a number of limited edition decanters in the brand’s lineup, many of which have become collectible. These include the Polo Editions and the Richard Quinn editions.

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