Imperial 26 Year Old 1998 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirteen (Decadent Drinks)
- Distillery
- Imperial
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 44.3%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £449.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- This 1998 vintage from the now-closed Imperial distillery spent 26 years maturing in a single refill bourbon barrel, yielding 134 bottles when opened in 2025 for Decadent Drinks' Whiskyland Chapter Thirteen. A remarkable snapshot of Speyside character from a distillery no longer in operation.
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Imperial 26 Year Old 1998 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirteen (Decadent Drinks) is a 26-year-old single malt from Imperial (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 44.3% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — malt extract, vanilla, old wood, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1998 vintage from the now-closed Imperial distillery spent 26 years maturing in a single refill bourbon barrel, yielding 134 bottles when opened in 2025 for Decadent Drinks' Whiskyland Chapter Thirteen. A remarkable snapshot of Speyside character from a distillery no longer in operation.
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