Royal Salute Celebrates the Year of the Horse with an Exclusive 21-Year-Old Lunar New Year Edition
NewsThursday, 08 January 2026 at 07:01
Royal Salute has unveiled a special limited edition in honor of Chinese New Year 2026. This whisky blends tradition, luxury, and optimism in a 21-year-old whisky to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
For the Year of the Fire Horse, Royal Salute has released a deep red bottle featuring its renowned 21-year-old blended whisky. The blend comes in a striking gift pack themed around the new year. Designed by British artist Emily Carter, the packaging showcases not only the horse, but also lions and other auspicious symbols—think fireworks, butterflies, and icons of good fortune.
You’ll also find traditional elements such as cranes, peonies, and festive lanterns, alongside quintessentially British touches like the Tower of London. The packaging is vibrant and lively, but what about the whisky inside?
What is the Royal Salute Signature Blend in the Lunar New Year bottle?
The whisky bottled by Royal Salute is the brand’s celebrated 21 Year Old Signature Blend. First crafted 70 years ago, it has been a mainstay ever since. The whisky is composed of various Scotch whiskies, including several rare (and undisclosed) expressions.
In terms of flavor, expect ripe fruit, gentle spice, and a rich, velvety finish.
According to Master Blender Emeritus Sandy Hyslop, this edition perfectly captures the spirit of Lunar New Year: a moment for tradition, joy, and fresh opportunities.
Where can you buy the Royal Salute 21 Year Old Lunar New Year Special Edition?
This whisky is being released worldwide and is now available at select luxury retailers. Specific locations haven’t been disclosed, but the bottle’s price has been revealed: it will retail at $200.
FAQ
- What kind of whisky brand is Royal Salute?
Royal Salute is a luxury Scotch whisky brand known for its exclusive blended whiskies, all aged a minimum of 21 years.
- When was Royal Salute founded, and why?
Royal Salute was created in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, with its name paying tribute to the traditional 21-gun salute.
- What is Royal Salute known for in the whisky world?
The brand is celebrated for its focus on prestige, extended maturation, rare whiskies, and luxurious presentations often tied to royal and ceremonial themes.
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- There is no distillery equipment there and also no licences to produce or sell alcohol.TRC19-12-2025
- Hi Yvonne, Thank you for your response and for sharing the video. Unfortunately, the evidence you referred to consists only of two people talking about the whisky, without any explanation or identification. We have not spoken to the individuals in the video ourselves, nor can we verify who they are. We describe it as a Chinese whisky because it is released by a Chinese distillery. As you mentioned, the distillery has chosen to label the product as “pure malt” instead of “Chinese whisky.” Based on that, we do not believe they are doing anything illegal.M0nkey16-11-2025
- So - you have the proof......where's your write up?Yvonne16-11-2025
- You are absolutely right. Luckily that doesn't matter for the taste of the whisky. Have you tried it yet?M0nkey05-11-2025
- Guess what? Finland is not part of Scandinavia.Gray105-11-2025
- Throw in the towel? You mean restructure to compete and win in a challenging industry environment.WestwardFounder21-10-2025
- There is nothing legally to prevent the English whisky GI from coming into force, it complies with all the relevant laws and the single malt definition follows the precedent of Welsh whisky and US whiskyChefBear15-10-2025
- Three emails sent (two with videos, linked to a Google Drive Share). 1. The original video. 2. The video with subtitles as it was shared on YouTube 3. Screen grab of the YouTube channel where the video was blocked due to Pernod Ricard lobbying. The story was covered on Drinks Intel at the time - link here - https://drinks-intel.com/subscriber-news/pernod-ricards-the-chuan-pure-malt-whisky-not-sourced-solely-from-china-global-drinks-intel-exclusive/Yvonne10-10-2025
- Hi Yvonne, Thank you for your interesting comment. Could you share your copy with us, so we can adjust our item accordingly? Mail us at [email protected]. Thank you in advance.M0nkey09-10-2025
- Let's keep this factually correct. Pernod Ricard DID NOT release a Chinese whisky. Their first output from The Chuan (the name of the distillery in Sichuan, China) wasn't fit for bottling. What they actually bottled was imported Scotch whisky. This is why the product is called "PURE MALT" and not "Chinese Whisky" - because Pure Malt is not a regulated term - this is not a secret. This was exposed about a week after they released it. There were even videos about their own staff on site admitting it was made from imported whisky - which Pernod Ricard got the lawyers onto to get the video pulled. I've got a copy if you want it.Yvonne09-10-2025
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