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21-YEAR-OLD

The Harris Reed Edition II

In the final chapter of The Fashion Collection, Royal Salute continues its partnership with celebrated fashion designer Harris Reed. 

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crafting modern artistry  

This second edition sees a striking evolution of the concept of royal crowns, with two new interpretations reminiscent of Reed’s iconic headpieces.

Each crown takes a unique form, elegantly adorning the flagons with an intricate lace motif inspired by Reed’s demi-couture designs and exploring other facets of his captivating theatrical style. This edition showcases Royal Salute’s commitment to craftsmanship and telling captivating stories in the world of whisky.

Tasting notes

NOSE

Juicy clementine, sweet ripe pears, freshly-baked sponge cake, hazelnut, salted caramel, cinnamon sticks and a hint of chamomile.

PALATE

Fresh raspberries, apple rings, creamy vanilla, cherry compote, orange chocolate and sweet toasted oak followed by warming festive spice, namely ginger.

FINISH

Sweet and complex with enduring spice.

The Blend

For this limited release, Harris Reed and Royal Salute Master Blender Sandy Hyslop have created a bespoke 21-Year-Old Blended Scotch. This new expression is a remarkable tribute to the rich and fluid style of the visionary designer and the timeless signature of Royal Salute whiskies.

Building upon their first collaboration, the blend once again features reputed Strathclyde grain whiskies and Braeval malts, imparting delicate floral characteristics, while the higher inclusion of Longmorn and first-fill Sherry butt-matured whiskies has imbued the blend with elevated creamy and spicy notes. Harmonious notes of raspberries, creamy vanilla and cherry compote are subtly balanced by sweet toasted oak and warming ginger spice. 

Harris Reed

Graduate of the prestigious Central Saint Martins, winner of GQ’s breakthrough designer of the year, and Creative Director of Nina Ricci, Harris Reed is a true rising star in the world of Fashion. As a champion of gender-fluid fashion, Reed’s bold, theatrical design style has turned heads and captured the attention of the world’s biggest stars, leaving him with an enviable list of celebrity clients. Understanding the transformative power of clothing and its correlation with identity and liberation, Reed designs to create conversion, and help push the world to a more expressive and accepting place.