Royal Salute was created in 1953 to celebrate the coronation of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. A powerful, sophisticated and opulent blend, aged for a minimum of 21 years and housed in a classic Wade porcelain flagon, this scotch whisky is named for the tradition of the 21 Gun Salute that is fired at the Tower of London for Royal celebrations.

Nose – Powerful aromas of sweet pear and citrus fruits are balanced with the full fragrance of summer flowers leading to elegant aromas of sweet vanilla and dry oakiness.

Palate – The first sip releases sumptuous sweet orange marmalade flavours infused with fresh pears that burst across the tongue. The second brings a medley of spices and hazelnuts.

Finish – Long, sweet and fruity flavours round off into enhanced subtle notes of sherry and smoke.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Johnnie Walker. This limited-edition design for Lunar New Year has been created by one of the most influential visual artists in the world, Asian-American artist James Jean. On XR21, Jean has reimagined auspicious snakes moving through festive lanterns, symbolising a bright year ahead.

Alexander Walker II was a master blender like his father and his grandfather before him, who devoted his life to making exceptional whiskies.

In 1920, he received a knighthood from King George V for his services to the nation.

John Walker & Sons XR 21 was created to honour this very special occasion. Inspired by Sir Alexander’s own hand-written notes, it is blended from the exclusive Johnnie Walker reserve of rare whiskies, all of which have been matured for a full 21 years.

Assured, balanced and elegant, it has intriguing layers of intensity that are both surprising and delightful. Sweet honey and tempered spices come cloaked in warming smoke. Citrus zest, ripened tropical fruits and caramel swirl within hints of tobacco and raisins. The long, smooth, soothing finish is complex and fascinating – a myriad of influences played out over a subtle tapestry of peatiness.

A stunning, special edition Johnnie Walker & Sons XR 23 Year Old created from some of the finest malts and grains available, including some rare whisky from the Brora distillery. It’s a well-spiced, wintery expression that brings indulgent notes of sticky toffee, Christmas cake, alcohol soaked raisins and subtle layers of vanilla that marry perfectly with cinnamon spice and gentle cardamom. This all comes packaged inside a stunning bottle and box that would look the part in any collection. A real delight.