WH-CH-012 Royal Salute Richard Quinn II

🥃 Royal Salute 21 Years Old – Richard Quinn Edition II

A bold collaboration between Royal Salute and British designer Richard Quinn, this “Edition II” variant of the 21‑year‑old blend combines premium Scotch craftsmanship with vivid fashion‑art aesthetics.

✨ 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: 700 ml

• Maturation / Cask Details: Whiskies matured for a minimum of 21 years, hand‑selected from distilleries including Braeval, Strathisla and Caperdonich, in a collaborative blending session with Richard Quinn and Chief Blender Sandy Hyslop.

• Status: Limited edition; part of the Fashion/Couture collection of Royal Salute; global travel‑retail exclusive in various floral‑design variants.

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Lively exotic fruit notes—mango and banana—rounded by creamy vanilla fudge, cinnamon spice and a subtle hint of roasted chestnut.

• Palate: Rich and fruity with sweet strawberry jam, pear and peach, a touch of honey‑blossom, balanced with oak spice and a whisper of soft smoke.

• Finish: Smooth and complex with a lingering gentle smoke and elegantly sustained after‑taste.

📝 Independent Review Highlights

• Lauded for being more than just a design variant: the liquid itself is newly blended to reflect Richard Quinn’s personal palate, offering deeper maturity than their earlier fashion edition.

• The floral flagon designs and limited nature through travel‑retail add significant collectible appeal beyond the whisky itself.

• Reviewers appreciate the balance between premium age‑statement whisky and high‑fashion packaging—though note it remains a blend, not a single malt, which may affect how collectors value it relative to ultra‑premium releases.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Enthusiasts of premium Scotch, design‑forward collector bottles, luxury gifting, duty‑free travel purchases.

• Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to capture its nuance; a few drops of water may help open more fruit and spice notes.

• Collectible Notes:

  • The Edition II comprises several visual variants (e.g., different floral motifs like daisies, orange roses) each with distinct packaging; knowing which variant you have is helpful.

  • Condition matters: original sealed bottle, intact box, minimal oxidation (good fill level) improve value.

  • Although limited, it is still more accessible than ultra‑rare single‑cask releases—its collectible value is high among design‑collector circles rather than ultra‑investment whisky sector.