Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Imperial
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.9%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £230.06
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- Imperial's 1990 vintage represents a final release from this now-closed Speyside distillery, distilled in October and matured for 23 years in a single sherry butt. Hunter Laing's bottling of just 302 bottles captures the distillery's characteristic spice and dried fruit complexity, with sherry cask influence adding depth and richness. A rare opportunity to experience Imperial's heritage in its final years of production.
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Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 23-year-old single malt from Imperial (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 57.9% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Imperial's 1990 vintage represents a final release from this now-closed Speyside distillery, distilled in October and matured for 23 years in a single sherry butt. Hunter Laing's bottling of just 302 bottles captures the distillery's characteristic spice and dried fruit complexity, with sherry cask influence adding depth and richness. A rare opportunity to experience Imperial's heritage in its final years of production.
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