
93
Score
Royal Salute 25 year old Small Batch First Fill Pedro Ximénez Cask, 40%,
Price: ● Issue: Summer 2025 ● Reviewer: Jonny McCormick ● Category: Blended Scotch Whisky
Containing over 20 single malts drawn from the five whisky regions of Scotland, this was finished in first-fill PX sherry hogsheads for 3 years. Aromas of plum, prunes, currants, star anise, licorice, leather, bitter orange marma- lade, fruitcake, and aged tobacco match the dram’s dark chestnut color. Cranberry, cola candy, tobacco, marron glacé, milk chocolate, date, and fig roll on the palate, with warming cocoa powder on the finish. (Travel Retail exclusive; Release date: 6/24)