Royal Salute releases 30 Year Old Flask edition

Royal Salute, the scotch whisky brand, has unveiled Royal Salute 30 Year Old complete with a bespoke porcelain flask, offering whisky drinkers the option to drink “on the move”, the company claims.

The 30 year-old whisky is crafted by Royal Salute’s director of blending, Sandy Hyslop, and is presented alongside a bespoke porcelain flask, and other accessories, from London’s award-winning designer Afroditi Krassa.

The limited edition was first released in China and was immediately sold out, according to its parent company Chivas Brothers, thus prompting it to release it globally, according to Peter Moore, Global Prestige Brand Director at Chivas Brothers.

“The Royal Salute 30 Year Old The Flask Edition is a unique collector’s item that represents the perfect travel accessory for those on the go and celebrates our brand’s long history of crafting and refining luxury,” says the brand director.

London-based Afroditi Krassa said of the collaboration: “I have a simple motivation each time I start a new project: I want to challenge the status quo. That’s why I was so inspired by Royal Salute – while all other whisky brands are content with glass, Royal Salute houses its whisky in precious porcelain.

“I wanted to apply the same attitude to a flask and create something that is beautiful while also turning tradition on its head. Ceramics has a rich history and this project presented a really interesting contrast of ancient techniques crafted for a modern audience.”

Initially available exclusively in China, a limited number can now be purchased at selected retailers across the globe, with a RRP of US$790.