Imperial 24 ans 1998 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail
Whisky (Single Malt) from Speyside, Scotland
Regular price
$680.00
Imperial 24 ans 1998 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail
Whisky (Single Malt) from Speyside, Scotland
Regular price
$680.00
Imperial is a distillery with a tumultuous history. Its periods of closure are as significant as its production periods. Founded in 1897, it began distilling its whisky in the summer of 1898. From 1899 to 1954, it only produced whisky for 8 years! Quickly falling under the ownership of the Distillers Company Ltd, all of its production was absorbed into blends such as Teachers, Long John, and Ballantine’s. It was closed again from 1985 to 1989 and then from 1998 to 2000, and it ultimately never reopened its doors. Only one official version of its malt was bottled, Imperial 15 years.
Profile:
Nose: Rich baked apple aromas lead to cinnamon and ginger spice. Sweet sultana notes develop alongside citrus peel and mature oak. Palate: Smooth, stewed red berries combine with treacle toffee and a hint of cocoa powder. Vanilla pod gives way to tart raspberry and subtle black pepper. Finish: Medium-bodied with lingering Seville orange zest and mixed nuts.