INDIA. Mumbai Duty Free has released two rare decanters of Royal Salute Scotch whisky at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
The first is a Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee Edition, available exclusively in travel retail. As reported, the limited-edition expression was launched in 2022 in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Of 147 bottles available, just 21 Adelaide’s Brooch crystal decanters have been released worldwide and one of these is now available for purchase only at Mumbai Duty Free for US$20,000.
The expression was crafted by Royal Salute Master Blender Sandy Hyslop. It is described as a bespoke and intricately layered blend that includes some exceptionally high-aged spirits from no fewer than seven silent stills. The stills have been lost to time, underlining the rarity of the remaining whisky.
It is characterised by red apple notes of the Inverleven Distillery, the blackcurrant vibrancy of Lochside and the rich toffee of Caperdonich.
To pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s seven decades of reign, its bottle was designed after Her Majesty’s sartorial style. Royal Salute aptly chose seven of her famed brooches, the designs of which have been engraved on seven different decanters and box designs, with a colour palette reflective of her famous wardrobe.
One of these editions draws inspiration from Adelaide’s Brooch, which, as the name suggests, was originally made for Queen Adelaide of the UK, the wife of King William IV. The jewel, which was originally used as a clasp on a pearl necklace, commissioned by William as a gift for his wife in 1831, their coronation year.
In addition to this, Mumbai Duty Free has revealed another rare decanter, also launched by the brand in 2022.
Sandy Hyslop partnered with British fashion designer Richard Quinn to create a limited edition, high-end blended malt Scotch whisky.
The first of its kind, this edition features decanters that are hand-blown in a black crystal, paying tribute to Quinn’s edgy style. The pattern on the bottle, which Quinn designed, was individually hand-painted on each decanter by expert craftsmen and finished with hand-applied precious gold leaf.
This collectible comes with 100% fine silk pocket square, which was also designed and printed by Quinn himself exclusively for this edition. This scarf has been produced exclusively for Royal Salute.
The liquid itself is crafted with a unique and rare selection of Scotland’s finest aged whiskies, featuring floral and oaky notes.
Just 200 House of Quinn decanters have been released worldwide, and one is now available for purchase in India only at Mumbai Duty Free for an RRP of US$12,000. ✈
