The label synonymous for its association with the British Royal Family and mastery in blending, comes its first-ever cognac cask-finished whisky—aged at 24 years. Adding to the exclusivity of this expression, the Royal Salute 24-Year-Old Cognac Cask Finish is only available in Asia.

Royal Salute’s legacy dates back to 1953, named after the 21-gun salute that marked Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. Based at Strathisla, Scotland’s oldest continuously operating distillery, the brand honours its roots by producing whiskies aged a minimum of 21 years, with a commitment to crafting bold, innovative expressions that blend regal grandeur with modern sophistication.

For the brand's "Enter A New Kingdom: Redefining Wonders" campaign, the 24-Year-Old Cognac Cask Finish was overseen by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop. To achieve the notes designed to appeal to Asian palates, Hyslop sourced for the finest first-fill French oak casks—a first for Royal Salute after their recent firsts with the 26-Year-Old Amarone Wine Cask Finish and 21-Year-Old Miami Polo Edition, first-fill bourbon and first-fill rye casks whisky respectively.

Then single malts from Strathisla and Longmorn were selected for the aging stage. After 24 years of maturation, the whisky gains a golden-copper hue; on the nose, one can pick up hints of dark cherries and toasted oak, followed by a saccharine mix of marzipan, caramelised figs and syrupy peaches. Each sip reveals a complex profile of summer berry compote, apricot jam and creamy caramel before it ends with a ghost of nutmeg for that long, rich finish.

To further appeal to the Asian market, Royal Salute's 24-Year-Old Cognac Cask Finish is encased in a limited-edition red flagon—red being the operative hue that symbolises success and prosperity. Within the packaging, you can find the journey from the Strathisla distillery to the Tower of London that culminates in an Asian-inspired garden. Animals fill the landscape—lions, pandas, cranes—and details like peonies and chrysanthemums are auspicious signs, which add a touch of elegance for collectors.

The Royal Salute 24-Year-Old Cognac Cask Finish retails for SGD350 and is available at select retailers like FairPrice Finest (Clarke Quay and Centrepoint), F&B establishments, including Paradise Group outlets and HighHouse, online channels such as Pernod Ricard's Shopee and Lazada stores, as well as on Pernod Ricard's VIP platform, Le Cercle.