Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
- Distillery
- Imperial
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £51.42
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Citric
- Description
- Imperial closed in the late 1990s, making this 1995 distillate a rare survivor from a defunct Speyside distillery. Aged 20 years in refill casks and bottled un-chilled by Signatory at 46% ABV, it preserves the character of Imperial's peppery, slightly sulphury house style.
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Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is a 20-year-old single malt from Imperial (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — fresh fruit, honey, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Imperial closed in the late 1990s, making this 1995 distillate a rare survivor from a defunct Speyside distillery. Aged 20 years in refill casks and bottled un-chilled by Signatory at 46% ABV, it preserves the character of Imperial's peppery, slightly sulphury house style.
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