Royal Salute

Royal Salute is a brand of Scotch whisky produced by Chivas Brothers , founded in 1801 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

The Royal Salute brand's home is Strathisla Distillery at Keith, Moray in Speyside, Scotland. It was launched on 2 June 1953 by Chivas Brothers in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her coronation.

Royal Salute 21 Year Old whisky was launched in 1953, commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It was followed by the 50 Year Old (2002), marking Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, the 100 Cast Selection (2004), the 38 Year Old "Stone of Destiny" (2005), and the "62 Gun Salute" (2010). In 2011 the "Tribute to Honour", a series of 21 bottles decorated by jewellers Garrard was launched. Most recently produced, in 2012, was the "Diamond Jubilee", another 21 Year Old blend, which commemorated the 60th Anniversary of Elizabeth II's coronation.