Chivas Royal Salute 21 Years in Perfect Condition. This is a rich and complex whisky, aged in oak casks for a period of 21 years and bottled in handcrafted British porcelain flagons. The Royal Salute brand was launched on June 2, 1953, by Chivas Brothers in honor of Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her coronation. Named after the traditional 21-gun salute, Royal Salute whiskies are aged in oak casks for a minimum of 21 years. Bottle weight: 1.35kg each Tracked shipping to Europe.