This isn’t just a whisky, it’s a celebration of the wild, the rare, and the untamed. Royal Salute 21 Year Old Menagerie Edition reimagines the iconic blend with vibrant, exotic energy. Inspired by the lush gardens and fantastical creatures of royal menageries, this limited edition expression was created by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop to showcase a more expressive side of Royal Salute’s character. It’s tradition, rewilded.

Royal Salute 21 Year Old The Menagerie Edition 70cl
Brand: Royal Salute | Category: Blended Scotch Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Floral, fruity, and rich, think rose petals, stewed pears, fresh apricot, and a hint of clove wrapped in polished oak.
Palate: Lush and layered. Ripe mango, dark chocolate, ginger spice, and poached apples cascade across a creamy, full bodied mouthfeel.
Finish: Long and fragrant. Warm spice, honeyed malt, and soft orchard fruit linger with elegant restraint.

Production Details:
Crafted from a selection of exceptional malt and grain whiskies aged a minimum of 21 years, this expression was curated for complexity and vibrant richness. Housed in a specially designed porcelain flagon featuring animal illustrations by esteemed artist Kristjana S. Williams, it’s as much a visual collector’s piece as it is a sensorial one.

Perfect For:
Art lovers, connoisseurs, and collectors seeking a whisky that brings character and conversation to the table. Perfect as a showpiece gift or a rare addition to your cabinet’s crown jewels.

Expert Notes:
While Royal Salute is synonymous with elegance, The Menagerie Edition pushes boundaries, revealing the brand’s more playful and imaginative side. It’s a whisky for those who appreciate both heritage and innovation.

Customer Reviews:
🗨 “Smooth, exotic, and visually stunning. The flavor’s as layered as the bottle art.”
🗨 “Bought it for the design, kept pouring it for the taste.”
🗨 “It’s not just whisky, it’s storytelling in a bottle.”

Interesting Fact:
The Menagerie Edition is part of Royal Salute’s annual limited edition series, each one celebrating a different theme through flavor, art, and rarity. Once it’s gone, it becomes a collector’s whisper.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat in a crystal glass to let the tropical notes open up slowly. A small splash of water reveals more floral and spice tones. Best savored when the room is quiet and your attention is undivided.

Distillery Background:
Launched in 1953 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, Royal Salute has always been about age, elegance, and exclusivity. Every drop is aged 21 years or more, and each release is a study in royal refinement. With The Menagerie Edition, Royal Salute proves even royalty can have a wild side.