Royal Salute 26-Year-Old Kingdom Edition Amarone Wine Cask Finish

Taste & Sensory Profile

• Nose: Luxuriously rich. It opens with deep plums and Seville orange zest, followed by fresh raspberries and a decadent cherry tart aroma. Subtle notes of chocolate orange and warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon emerge as it breathes.
• Palate: Sumptuous and layered. Expect flavors of juicy red apples and dark cherries mixed with apricot jam. The wine influence is clear through notes of panettone cake, wild redcurrants, and dark chocolate compote.
• Finish: Long, spicy, and enduring. It leaves a complex trail of clove, ginger, and sweet oak, with a lingering richness from the wine casks.

Food Pairings

The "gastronomic" nature of the Amarone finish makes this a superb companion for rich, Italian-inspired flavors:

• Savory: Venison with a Red Berry Reduction or Bresaola (air-dried beef). The dark fruit notes in the whisky perfectly mirror the intensity of game meats and cured beef.
• Cheese: Gorgonzola Dolce or Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. The creamy, salty tang of a blue cheese creates a beautiful contrast with the sweet wine influence of the blend.
• Dessert: Panettone or Dark Chocolate Ganache. Since the whisky already features panettone notes, this pairing enhances the bready, fruity sweetness.
• The "Connoisseur" Serve: Sip this neat in a Glencairn glass. The complexity of a 26-year-old blend is easily masked by ice; a single drop of room-temperature water is all you need to unlock the floral and spicy layers.