Royal Salute

Royal Salute Small Batch Taiwan Travel Exclusive 25 Year Old, Pedro Ximénez Sherry & Bourbon Cask, Batch No. 5, 2023, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 36
Average Score
Avg 93
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Description

Royal Salute 25 Year Old Small Batch #5 Taiwan Travel Exclusive is an exclusive limited edition blended Scotch whisky, part of the Royal Salute Small Batch Collection. Aged for a minimum of 25 years, this release is crafted by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop and features whiskies finished in various types of casks, including Pedro Ximénez Sherry and Bourbon casks. This particular edition, inspired by the beauty of Taiwan, was made available exclusively at Duty Free Taipei Taoyuan Airport from November 2023. It is presented in a beautifully crafted flagon with gold detailing and a jewel-like stopper. [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

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LatestSGD 358
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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jun 28, 2026SGD 421.18

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Chuan Seng HuatVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 343.00
Region
Speyside
Age
25 Years
Vintage
1998
Bottled
2023
ABV
40%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Royal Salute
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Pedro Ximénez Sherry & Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
No. 5
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Sandy Hyslop
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Stopper
Presentation
Decanter, Box
Series highlights
Small Batch Collection
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Taiwan Travel Exclusive
Allocation
Taiwan
Nose
Aromas of red apple, dried mango, sticky dates, crystalised ginger, treacle, and charred oak notes. Also, sweet stewed fruit, blueberry jam, soft liquorice, cinnamon, and aromatic marzipan. [3, 4, 8, 9]
Palate
Notes of charred pineapple, sweet orange zest, soft caramel fudge, sweet raisins, sugar-coated almonds, and subtle hickory smoke. Intensely sweet with juicy prunes, treacle toffee, dark chocolate, and caramelised figs. [3, 4, 7, 8, 9]
Finish
A sweet, fruity finish with subtle smoke notes. Long, dry, and slightly spicy. [3, 4, 7, 9]
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