Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits
- Distillery
- Imperial
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.8%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £325
- Tasting notes
- Toasted, Dried Fruit, Honey, Old Wood, Malt Extract
- Description
- Distilled in 1989 and aged 30 years in a single bourbon barrel before the distillery's demolition, this North Star Spirits bottling represents Imperial's final expressions with only 54 bottles released at 52.8% ABV.
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Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 - North Star Spirits is a 30-year-old single malt from Imperial (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 52.8% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and fruity character — toasted, dried fruit, honey, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1989 and aged 30 years in a single bourbon barrel before the distillery's demolition, this North Star Spirits bottling represents Imperial's final expressions with only 54 bottles released at 52.8% ABV.
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