{"id":11050,"date":"2025-02-19T00:22:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=11050"},"modified":"2025-11-13T17:12:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:12:07","slug":"wh-ch-045-chivas-royal-salute-21-yo-ruby-red-version","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wh-ch-045-chivas-royal-salute-21-yo-ruby-red-version\/","title":{"rendered":"WH-CH-045 Chivas Royal Salute 21 YO, RUBY RED version"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\udd43 Royal Salute\u202f21\u202fYears\u202fOld \u2013 Ruby Red \/ Ruby Flagon Version<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Ruby Red (also called Ruby Flagon) edition of the Royal Salute 21\u202fYears\u202fOld is a distinctive variant of this flagship blend, housed in a deep ruby\u2011coloured ceramic decanter, offering both drink\u2011and\u2011display appeal for whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike.<\/p>\n

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\u2728 Features & Details<\/h3>\n
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    Brand \/ Expression:<\/strong> Royal Salute 21\u202fYears\u202fOld \u2013 Ruby Red \/ Ruby Flagon Version<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Type:<\/strong> Blended Scotch Whisky (age\u2011statement: 21 years)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Region \/ Origin:<\/strong> Scotland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    ABV:<\/strong> Typically 40% (some older editions noted at 43%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Bottle Size:<\/strong> Commonly 700\u202fml (0.7\u202fL) \u2013 some 75\u202fcl or other vintage sizes may exist<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Maturation \/ Cask Details:<\/strong> Blend of whiskies matured at least 21 years in oak casks before blending and bottling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Status:<\/strong> Premium blend; the \u201cRuby\u201d decanter is one of the three classic colour variants (ruby, sapphire, emerald) and may indicate a particular vintage or presentation version.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83d\udc43 Tasting Notes<\/h3>\n
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      Nose:<\/strong> Rich fruity aromatics \u2013 orchard fruits (pear, apple), dried fruits, vanilla, subtle honey and oak\u2011spice aromas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Palate:<\/strong> Smooth, layered texture: caramelised sugar, soft oak, toasted nuts (hazelnut\/almond), dark chocolate or cocoa, gentle spice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Finish:<\/strong> Long and warm; oak lingers, sweet dried fruit aftertaste, soft dry\u2011down with mild smoky or leathery undertones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83d\udcdd Independent Review Highlights<\/h3>\n
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        The Ruby decanter version is noted among collectors for its aesthetic appeal and classic packaging, representing an earlier or specialised variant of the 21\u2011year blend.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Reviewers and whisky forums emphasise that while the liquid shows good depth and elegance for a blend the age of 21 years, much of the value (especially premium pricing) derives from the presentation, packaging and variant rather than radical flavour differences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Vintage Ruby bottles (e.g., late 1980s to 1990s) may carry additional interest among collectors due to scarcity, older fill levels, and older decanter styles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83c\udf81 Presentation & Collectibility<\/h3>\n
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          Ideal For:<\/strong> Gifting, special occasions, display in a premium whisky collection, or for enthusiasts who appreciate both design and drinkability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Serving Suggestion:<\/strong> Best enjoyed neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to appreciate aromas; a drop of water may help open the sweet fruit and oak spice facets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Collectible Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            The ruby\u2011coloured ceramic (or glazed) decanter is iconic and helps differentiate this version from other colour variants (sapphire blue, emerald green).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Condition is crucial: intact decanter, original cap\/seal, box or pouch intact, good fill level. Older bottles may show slight oxidation or label ageing which affects value.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Because many versions of Royal Salute 21 exist across markets and years, knowing the production year, packaging variant, colour decanter and region of sale can influence rarity\/value significantly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            \ud83e\udd43 Royal Salute\u202f21\u202fYears\u202fOld \u2013 Ruby Red \/ Ruby Flagon Version The Ruby Red (also called Ruby Flagon) edition of the Royal Salute 21\u202fYears\u202fOld is a distinctive variant of this flagship blend, housed in a deep ruby\u2011coloured ceramic decanter, offering both drink\u2011and\u2011display appeal for whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike. \u2728 Features & Details Brand \/ Expression: […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6956,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[476,524,535],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11050","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-miniature-en","7":"product_cat-whisky-en","8":"product_cat-wh-ch-chivas-en","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple","14":"berocket_lgv_grid","15":"berocket_lgv_list_grid"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/11050","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11050"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6956"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11050"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=11050"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=11050"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=11050"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}