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Imperial 23 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) is a 23-year-old single malt from Imperial (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 49.8% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, honey, dried fruit, old wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Imperial's now-demolished Speyside distillery left behind rare stocks, represented here by this 23-year-old single cask distilled in July 1998 and bottled by Hunter Laing in May 2022. The three decades in cask have likely developed Speyside's characteristic orchard fruit and floral notes into something richer, with oak spice and subtle sherry influence if the cask carried prior use. Bottled for the Platinum Jubilee commemorative series at its exact age, the whisky balances maturity with distillery character typically known for elegance and balance. A collectible bottling for those seeking rare Speyside from a closed distillery or those interested in Imperial's legacy.

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