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21-YEAR-OLD

The Harris Reed Edition

In the third release of The Fashion Collection, Royal Salute is thrilled to embark upon a new partnership with visionary fashion designer, Harris Reed. Introducing a bold new blend celebrating the wonder of creativity and freedom of expression in fashion. 

Inspired by modern day royalty

Inspired by Harris’ perception of modern royalty, the collaboration is the embodiment of luxury, regality and craftsmanship, bringing together two worlds that hold these values at their core.

When embarking on the design process for the collaboration, Harris was drawn to the natural parallels between Royal Salute’s regal heritage and his signature feather headpieces, which he describes as modern day crowns. The feather headpiece became the hero feature of the design, adorning the flagon with a piece of iconography that combined the theatrical word of Harris Reed with the enchanting kingdom of Royal Salute.

Tasting notes

NOSE

Notes of fresh red apples, homemade raspberry jam and crème brûlée combine with swirls of nutty hazelnut praline, hints of cinnamon and sweet toasted oak.

PALATE

Pear crumble, creamy vanilla fudge and toasted almonds from the extra charred virgin oak barrel are complemented by Sherry matured Braeval, bringing notes of raisin, gooseberry jam, lively ginger and hints of clove.

FINISH

Rich, complex and spicy.

The Blend

The bespoke 21 Year Old expression was crafted in a co-blending session at the iconic Strathisla Distillery. Harris Reed joined Master Blender Sandy Hyslop to share his personal style and tastes during the blending process, which were echoed in the flavour profile of the blend. The unique addition of Sherry matured Braeval and American Oak matured Glenburgie give the whisky a sweet and spicy signature style, resulting in a superbly rich whisky with a vibrant, complex palate.

Harris Reed

Graduate of the prestigious Central Saint Martins, winner of GQ’s breakthrough designer of the year, and newly appointed Creative Director of Nina Ricci, Harris Reed is a true rising star in the world of Fashion. As a champion of gender-fluid fashion, Reed’s bold, theatrical design style has turned heads and captured the attention of the world’s biggest stars, leaving him with an enviable list of celebrity clients. Understanding the transformative power of clothing and its correlation with identity and liberation, Reed designs to create conversion, and help push the world to a more expressive and accepting place.

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