# Limited-Edition Luxury Scotch Blends Royal Salute Created a Scotch Blend Costing $30,000 Per Unit By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-salute1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/1/royal-salute-time-series-rare-scotch-blend) & [royalsalute](https://www.royalsalute.com/age-gate/en) [Royal Salute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-salute-1) created an extremely rare [Scotch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glenlivet-rum-and-bourbon-fusion-cask) Blend, which is titled the 'Times Series 52 Year Old Single Cask Finish,' and it is comprised of both the newest and oldest whiskeys created by Royal Salute. The new blend will be limited to 106 bottles, and each of them will have a price of $30,000. Sandy Hyslop, who is a [Master Blender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benriach-1966) at Royal Salute, spoke about the new Scotch blend, “With 52 years of aging, the delicate balance of some of the rarest of our whiskeys, has created an unrivaled depth of flavor and unbelievably complex characteristic, making for a remarkable expression that perfectly shows that time is a key element of our creations.”' Image Credit: Royal Salute ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Alcohol Blends:** There is a trend among luxury alcohol brands to create limited edition blends made from rare and aged spirits, offering consumers an exclusive and unique product. - **Hyper-premiumization:** The hyper-premiumization trend is seeing luxury brands release products that are priced significantly higher than their usual range, offering consumers a truly premium experience. - **Exclusivity Marketing:** Exclusivity marketing is becoming increasingly popular, as luxury brands seek to cater to consumers looking for one-of-a-kind experiences and products that are limited in availability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcohol & Spirits:** There are opportunities for alcohol and spirits brands to create hyper-luxury products made from rare and aged spirits, attracting high-end consumers who seek unique and exclusive experiences. - **Marketing & Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can leverage the trend of exclusivity in luxury products to help brands create marketing campaigns that emphasize the unique, limited availability of their products. - **Hospitality & Event Planning:** The trend of hyper-premiumization in luxury products presents opportunities for the hospitality and event planning industry to create bespoke experiences for high-end clients who seek exclusivity and luxury in all aspects of their lives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious 46-Year-Old Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-scotch-whisky.md) - [Ultra-Extravagant Scotch Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glen-grant-distillery.md) - [Four Decades Old Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/42-year-old-whiskey.md) - [Ultra-Rare Single-Malt Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glen-grant-splendours-collection.md) - [Quadruple-Aged Blended Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blended-whiskeys.md) - [Half-Century-Aged Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highland-park-56-year-single-malt.md) - [Highly Exclusive Whisky Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benriach-1966.md) - [81-Year-Old Single Malt Scotches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-macallan-reach-single-malt.md) - [Limited-Edition Scotch Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/46yearold-scotch-whisky.md)