Scotch whisky house Royal Salute has unveiled its latest edition in its Polo Collection – the 21 Year Old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition.
The limited edition expression launched exclusively with Avolta in Brazil on April 1 in limited quantities at Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport and São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport.
The new whisky draws inspiration from Brazil’s vibrant second city, Rio de Janeiro, which the company calls “the undisputed capital of Brazilian polo.”
The 21 Year Old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition is the seventh in the series, and follows Royal Salute 21 Year Old Miami Polo Edition, which was launched in April 2024.
Crafted by Royal Salute’s Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, the new blended malt whisky has a rich, fruity flavor. A portion of this complex blend includes whiskies from Braeval Distillery – the highest distillery in Scotland – matured in first-fill casks, offering fresh floral and grassy notes reminiscent of Rio’s lush green rainforests and botanical gardens.
The 21 Year Old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition is presented in a green, recyclable glass flagon with golden accents, a nod to both the iconic Brazilian flag and the country’s natural beauty. This whisky is presented within a luxury pictorial box, showcasing Rio’s iconic Ipanema beach.
Master Blender, Sandy Hyslop, said: “Coming alive with the creamy sweetness of vanilla and coconut, the fruity notes in this blended malt whisky are like an intricate dance – much like the Bossa Nova performed on a warm Brazilian evening. To make a blend as special as its inspiration, we incorporated Braeval whisky matured in first-fill casks. This has not only allowed us to give it a new dimension but has resulted in a taste experience as captivating and multi-layered as Rio itself, a true representation of the city’s irresistible charm.”
Available exclusively with Avolta beginning this month at an RRP of $245 USD, distribution will expand to other select locations later this year.
