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Royal Salute The Coronation of King Charles III, 52.3%
Price: ● Issue: Fall 2023 ● Reviewer: Jonny McCormick ● Category: Blended Scotch Whisky
A blend of 53 rare malt and grain whiskies, the nose has dark sherry, leather, black truffle, aged balsamic vinegar, roasted chestnut, Brazil nut, sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate, toasted wood spices, and red velvet cake. Baked plum, strawberry jam, dark syrup, and peppercorn, with a leathery midsection, then fig, chocolate-coated ginger cookies, praline, and chestnut on the palate. The oily finish offers nutmeg, cinnamon, dried fig, and walnut. (500 bottles, 56 for the U.S.)