Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Imperial prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Imperial 1996/2023 Adelphi Limited 27 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 52,4% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on refill Bourbon Barrel, fad nr. 3411 and bottled at 52,4%.
This bottling comes from Adelphi, released as part of the Adelphi Limited range.
The whisky was distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2023.
Only 187 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Soft toffee, pear and a light floral note.
Palate
Soft toffee, lemon and a mellow oak.
Finish
Medium length, clean and gently spiced.
Specifications
Name: Imperial 1996/2023 Adelphi Limited 27 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 52,4%
Distillery: Imperial
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 27 years
ABV: 52,4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Bourbon Barrel, fad nr. 3411
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1996
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 187
Edition: Adelphi Limited
EAN no.: 5060383653489
Flavour Profile
Smooth · Spiced
Investment Potential
High. 27-year-old single cask bottlings from the closed Imperial distillery are highly sought after by collectors, and the run of just 187 bottles makes this edition hard to come by again.
Did you know?
Adelphi typically rejects around 24 out of every 25 casks it tastes, only bottling under its own name the ones that pass a very strict test.
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