WH-CH-010 Royal Salute Richard Quinn II

 Royal Salute 21 Years Old – Richard Quinn Edition II

A striking limited‑edition expression that fuses premium Scotch whisky craftsmanship with high‑fashion design. This second‑edition collaboration with British designer Richard Quinn elevates both blend and presentation.

✨ Features & Details

• Brand / Expression: Royal Salute 21 Years Old – Richard Quinn Edition II

• Type: Blended Scotch Whisky (Age‑statement: 21 years)

• Region / Origin: Scotland

• ABV: 40%

• Bottle Size: Typically 700 ml (0.7 L)

• Maturation / Cask Details: Crafted by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop in collaboration with Richard Quinn at Strathisla Distillery. Components include select whiskies from distilleries such as Braeval, Strathisla, and Caperdonich, each matured a minimum of 21 years.

• Status: Travel‑retail exclusive collectible; part of the Royal Salute “Fashion/Couture Collection”.

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vibrant exotic fruit notes (mango, banana) complemented by creamy vanilla fondant, cinnamon spice and a subtle hint of roasted chestnuts.

• Palate: Rich and fruity: strawberry jam, pear, peach, honey blossom, balanced by oak spice and a gentle wisp of sweet smoke.

• Finish: Long and elegant; lingering oak and sweet fruit with a refined smoky‑spice tail.

📝 Independent Review Highlights

• The collaboration is praised as “fashion‑forward”, blending sartorial design with aged whisky.

• The blend is described as “bespoke” and “deep” thanks to the hand‑selected 21‑year‑old components and the shared creative process between blender and designer.

• Collectors especially note the presentation: multiple decanter/flagons designed by Quinn, each a visual statement in its own right.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Enthusiasts of premium Scotch and high‑fashion collaborations; luxury gifting; display pieces in a prestigious collection.

• Serving Suggestion: Enjoy neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to fully capture aroma and flavour layers; minimal dilution preserves the refined character.

• Collectible Notes:

  • The edition features three flagon designs by Richard Quinn—distinct patterns and colour schemes (e.g., black with orange roses, forest green with white daisies, white with purple/yellow/green floral) which differentiate variants.

  • Condition is critical: original sealed bottle, intact decanter/flagons, packaging box, and full fill level add significant value.

  • As a travel‑retail exclusive and designer collaboration, this edition commands higher desirability than standard Royal Salute 21 Years bottles.

  • Edition size, variant print, and regional availability all affect rarity and collectible value.