Imperial 32 Year Old Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland)
- Distillery
- Imperial
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 42.7%
- Age
- 32 years
- Price
- £549.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Nutty, Dried Fruit
- Description
- From the now-closed Imperial distillery (shuttered in 2008), this 32-year-old single malt was selected by The Single Malts of Scotland for their Director's Special collection, yielding just 125 bottles. Imperial's rarity makes any well-aged release from the distillery a significant piece of Scottish whisky history.
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Imperial 32 Year Old Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland) is a 32-year-old single malt from Imperial (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 42.7% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
From the now-closed Imperial distillery (shuttered in 2008), this 32-year-old single malt was selected by The Single Malts of Scotland for their Director's Special collection, yielding just 125 bottles. Imperial's rarity makes any well-aged release from the distillery a significant piece of Scottish whisky history.
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