Imperial 27 Year Old 1996 (cask 3411) - (Adelphi)
- Distillery
- Imperial
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.4%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £550
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Malt Extract
- Description
- Imperial's 1996 vintage matured for 27 years in refill bourbon before Imperial distillery's 1998 closure, making this among the last releases from this now-shuttered Speyside producer. Adelphi bottled just 187 bottles in 2023, capturing the distillery's characteristic malty, slightly herbal profile.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Imperial 27 Year Old 1996 (cask 3411) - (Adelphi) is a 27-year-old single malt from Imperial (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 52.4% ABV. Expect richly sweet, heavily oaked and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, old wood, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Imperial's 1996 vintage matured for 27 years in refill bourbon before Imperial distillery's 1998 closure, making this among the last releases from this now-shuttered Speyside producer. Adelphi bottled just 187 bottles in 2023, capturing the distillery's characteristic malty, slightly herbal profile.
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