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Review: Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute The Original Reserve

Phil Dwyer samples the crowning jewel of Royal Salute, The Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute The Original Reserve. Does it live up to its reputation?

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

The literal jewel in the crown of The Royal Salute range. The 62 Gun Salute is housed in a stunning sapphire blue decanter that represents the sapphires housed in the crown jewels. Comprised from 50 meticulously selected malt and grain whiskies across Scotland – this bottle is all about celebration, history, and elegance.
Appearance:
Oloroso Sherry
Nose:
All of the tropical fruits you could ever want to encounter. Loaded with pineapple, mango, and green apples, this liquid really pulls you deeper into the glass.

There are some lovely oak notes that back up all of these fruity tones, adding a deeper and more 3D approach to very dominant Speyside malts that power this liquid. If you’re a fan of Scapa and Longmorn, you can really pick them out.
Palate:
More of those big fruity notes, but after the initial burst of sweetness you get these gentle waves of oak and old grain that push soft, drying flavours, but also back it up with buttery corn and depths of caramel and red fruits.
Finish:

Some bitter blood orange, ginger, Campari and Angostura butters that round everything off to be a very harmonious blended Scotch

Comments:
A blend that deserves attention from all blended whisky fans, especially if The Royal Salute range is something that you’ve paid attention to.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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