Imperial 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 2472) - The Single Malts of Scotland
- Distillery
- Imperial
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.5%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £130
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Imperial distilled in April 1997 and aged 21 years in bourbon, this Speyside malt was bottled in 2018 by The Single Malts of Scotland—a poignant release from a now-closed distillery. Only 215 bottles were produced from cask 2472.
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Imperial 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 2472) - The Single Malts of Scotland is a 21-year-old single malt from Imperial (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Imperial distilled in April 1997 and aged 21 years in bourbon, this Speyside malt was bottled in 2018 by The Single Malts of Scotland—a poignant release from a now-closed distillery. Only 215 bottles were produced from cask 2472.
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