{"product_id":"royal-salute-21-year-old-1980s-bottling","title":"Royal Salute 21 Year Old – 1980s Bottling","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eRoyal Salute 21 Year Old is one of the world's most prestigious blended Scotch whiskies, originally created in 1953 by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChivas Brothers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to commemorate the coronation of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Named after the 21-gun salute traditionally reserved for royal occasions, every whisky in the blend is matured for a minimum of 21 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eA 1980s bottling is particularly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, representing a style of whisky production from a bygone era. These vintage bottlings were presented in the iconic handcrafted porcelain flagons, often in Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red, or Emerald Green, and are prized for their rich, old-style blending character and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eCompared to modern releases, 1980s bottlings are often noted for their deeper fruit character, waxy texture, and complex integration of mature grain and malt whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich honey, polished oak, dried fruits, orange peel, heather, and gentle smoke, with hints of old leather and antique furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eLuxuriously smooth and full-bodied, offering layers of toffee, sultanas, dark fruits, vanilla, almonds, and soft spice. Mature oak and subtle smoky notes add complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, elegant, and warming, with lingering dried fruit, honeyed sweetness, oak spice, and gentle smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRoyal Salute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChivas Brothers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Scotch Whisky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s Bottling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted porcelain flagon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eCollectability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly sought after by whisky collectors and vintage spirits enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"com_MCL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45213816324119,"sku":null,"price":4799.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Royal_Salute_21_Year_Old_1980s_Bottling_-_Mothercity_Liquor.jpg?v=1781274646","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/zh\/products\/royal-salute-21-year-old-1980s-bottling","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}