Imperial 27 Year Old 1997 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Seven (Decadent Drinks)
- Distillery
- Imperial
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.5%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £458.95
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Citric, Old Wood
- Description
- Imperial 27-year-old from Decadent Drinks showcases the distillery's elegant, mineral-forward profile after nearly three decades in refill oak, which imparts subtle complexity without heavy vanilla dominance. Soft waxes, sandalwood, honeycomb, bergamot, and tropical fruit brightness characterize the mature spirit, with underlying oak spice and a long, drying finish. Bottled at 49.8% ABV in just 155 bottles, this is whisky of considered restraint and aging grace. For Speyside connoisseurs seeking depth without artifice.
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Imperial 27 Year Old 1997 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Seven (Decadent Drinks) is a 27-year-old single malt from Imperial (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 49.5% ABV. Expect richly sweet, vibrant and fruity and heavily oaked character — honey, citric, old wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Imperial 27-year-old from Decadent Drinks showcases the distillery's elegant, mineral-forward profile after nearly three decades in refill oak, which imparts subtle complexity without heavy vanilla dominance. Soft waxes, sandalwood, honeycomb, bergamot, and tropical fruit brightness characterize the mature spirit, with underlying oak spice and a long, drying finish. Bottled at 49.8% ABV in just 155 bottles, this is whisky of considered restraint and aging grace. For Speyside connoisseurs seeking depth without artifice.
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