Cigars and single malt scotch have similar mantras: they both invoke specifics of the land and the maker; tobacco plants and barley both aim to remember their roots.
Royal Salute is a leading prestige Scotch whisky, launched on the 2nd June in 1953 by Chivas Brothers in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her coronation.
Named after the traditional 21 Gun Salute, all Royal Salute whiskies are aged for a minimum of 21 years, which allows the whisky to develop a rich and complex flavour.
Dalmore distillery was built in 1839 by Alexander Matheson, when the lease was taken over by three Mackenzie brothers, Alexander, Charles and Andrew.
Clan MacKenzie saved King Alexander III from a rampaging stag whilst out hunting. In reward, the King allowed the him to bear the Royal emblem of a 12-pointed stag in his coat of arms.
Cohiba was created in 1966 as Havana's premier marque for diplomatic use only. From 1982 it was offered to the public in three sizes: Lanceros, Coronas Especiales and Panetelas.
Three more sizes - Esplendidos, Robustos and Exquisitos - were added in 1989 to complete La Linea Clasica.