For the primary time, Royal Salute has unveiled its first-ever Cognac cask end mix. The 24 Yr Outdated Cognac Cask End is the brand new everlasting expression unique to the Asian market and conveys a luxuriantly wealthy profile with an opulent character. Minimally matured for twenty-four years, this exceptionally aged whisky has been crafted by Royal Salute Grasp Blender Sandy Hyslop.
Whereas Royal Salute was initially created to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation and the 21-gun salute that honoured her, the custom that informs the model’s artwork of whisky mixing just isn’t set in stone. Simply because the late Queen has modernised the position of the British Royal Household, the model is firmly engaged with the happenings of right this moment’s world. It always pushes the artwork of mixing to new heights with modern and impressive types, culminating in a variety of expressions together with this new 24 Yr Outdated Cognac Cask End.
The 24 Yr Outdated Cognac Cask End is a mix of beautiful whiskies hailing from famend distilleries of Longmorn and Strathisla. It represents a primary within the model’s illustrious historical past as a result of the liquor has been totally completed in first fill Cognac casks created from the best French oaks. Grasp Blender Sandy Hyslop’s virtuosity is obvious on this Asia-exclusive whisky, which he diligently tended to and patiently bottled after ready for the perfect time for the cask to transfuse the appropriate flavour into this stunning combine.
Aged for not less than 24 years, the 24 Yr Outdated Cognac Cask End exudes notes of darkish cherries and toasted oak. These are adopted by candy hints of marzipan, wealthy caramelised figs, lemon curd and peach in syrup. Maybe on account of the usage of Cognac casks, it provides a fruitier dimension to the whisky. Upon tasting it, tones of summer time berry compote, thick creamy caramel, and a contact of heat cinnamon take over the palette. The end is lengthy and wealthy with a slight spice.
Housed in a red-coated glass flagon, its color holds symbolisms of regality and auspiciousness. The latter has nice significance to the Asian market and may very well be a well-liked gifting choose throughout the upcoming festive season. On the packaging, its design tells the story of the expression’s journey from its iconic Strathisla distillery in Scotland to the emblematic Tower of London earlier than settling within the Far East the place an Asian backyard pagoda and bridge encompass it — the proper location to indulge within the 24 Yr Outdated Cognac Cask End.
The 24 Yr Outdated Cognac Cask End retails at S$390 and is just out there on LeCercle.sg. Please e-mail hi there@le-cercle.sg for queries.
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