The Chivas Brothers-purveyors of gourmet foods and Liqueurs since 1801-received a royal warrant to supply fine Scotch Whisky to Queen Victoria at Balmoral Castle in 1843. Royal Salute is born in the Strathisla Distillery-the oldest continuously operating distillery in Scotland-founded in 1786. A 21 year old blended malt Whisky fit for the Queen.