Royal Salute partners with fashion designer Richard Quinn for latest collection

Royal Salute has announced the launch of The House of Quinn by Richard Quinn, a 200-strong decanter collection of limited-edition blended malt whisky. It is the second release in Royal Salute’s Couture Collection, and is part of an extended collaboration with well-known British fashion designer Quinn.

Forty bottles will be available in travel retail from April at a recommended sale price of US$12,000. The first two will be released exclusively through World Duty Free (Dufry) at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, before rolling out to other locations including Dubai (Dubai Duty Free), Tel Aviv (JR Duty Free) and Hainan Island (China Duty Free Group, Hainan Development Holdings/Dufry and Shenzhen Duty Free Group/DFS).

The new blend, crafted by Royal Salute Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, combines fine and rare malt whiskies from across Scotland, including some laid down in the birth year of Richard Quinn. The finish, according to the brand owner, is “perfectly balanced, delicately floral and complimented with oaky tones, making for a fitting tribute to the duality of Richard Quinn’s elegant yet edgy style”.

Hand-blown from black Dartington crystal, each decanter has been individually numbered to mark its rarity, and hand-painted with a floral design created by Quinn, in homage to his bold and colourful collections. The bespoke motif has been elevated with gold leaf to finish the look, ensuring each decanter is collectable and unique to its owner.

The bottle is housed in a black box enhanced with tone-on-tone floral details, and also includes a luxurious pocket square, designed and printed by Richard Quinn exclusively for Royal Salute. A silk accessory mirrors the bespoke floral print of the decanters, in a balanced mix of blue and purple hues, off-set with a white thorned border.

Pernod Ricard GTR Vice President of Marketing Liya Zhang said: “There is an undeniable sense of excitement as travel rebounds following the Covid-19 pandemic and shoppers return to airports. As part of this, we are seeing a clear premiumisation trend in the channel, as consumers relish the renewed opportunity to browse highly exclusive and collectable items. This new release is a striking combination of artistry and innovation, and we are delighted to be able to bring this luxurious product to global travellers.”

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