Product Info: The spectacular 62-gun salute is the highest ceremonial honour, reserved for the most significant royal occasions. It’s a fitting name for this majestic masterpiece. A precious blend, it comprises whiskies from casks personally reserved over the years by our Master Blenders. Each year brings an even greater depth and complexity of flavour. 62 Gun Salute is presented in a midnight blue, hand-crafted Dartington Crystal decanter, adorned with 24-carat gold and crowned with a cut crystal stopper. An artisanal process from start to finish, it truly is a work of art. The nose is exceptionally rich. Lavish swirls of ripe plums make merry with a sherried sweetness, while fine dark chocolate marries with hints of warm cinnamon. In the mouth, there is an explosion of power, bursting with intense, sweet orange and a deep, nutty, oaky flavour. A faint wisp of smoke gives way to a long, luxurious finish with superlative structure. Tasting Notes: Nose: Extremely rich with sumptuous fruit notes. Lavish swirls of ripe plums seamlessly combine with a complex essence of sherried sweetness. Magnificent notes of fine dark chocolate marry with hints of warm cinnamon.Taste: An explosion of power, bursting with a zenith of intense sweet orange, mingles with a superb depth of nutty, oaky flavour. Just a sensation of smoke evokes a top dressing of distinction.The impressively long finish, lingers luxuriously with superlative structure. Brand/Product History: Royal Salute 62-Gun Salute celebrates time honoured traditions. A 62-gun salute is the highest ceremonial honour in the British tradition, fired only from the Tower of London. It is reserved for the most important Royal anniversaries, such as the coronation date, accession to the throne, or the birthday of a member of the Royal family. Read Less