This rich and complex whisky from Chivas is aged for 21 years in oak casks before bottling in handcrafted porcelain flagons. Royal Salute was launched on 2nd June 1953 as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day. The name comes from the 21 Gun Royal Salute, which is fired as a mark of respect for powerful dignitaries. The palate is complex, ranging from lemon and tea to chocolate and coconut.