Imperial Whisky

Imperial was founded in 1897 and named in honour of the coronation of Russian Tsar Alexander III - a name that promised grandeur but never quite delivered on it. The distillery closed and reopened several times through the 20th century before finally falling silent in 1998. In 2013 the buildings were demolished to make way for the new Dalmunach distillery, and Imperial now exists only as a bottled memory.

Imperial 15 years old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Item no.: 505956-807534-893

Distillery: ImperialAge: 15 years Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky Alc. strength: 46 % 70 cl. Other: Old version bottled by Allied Distillers
1pcs.
536,00EUR
Imperial 1995/2014 The Ultimate 19 year old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Item no.: 5055522225-887412

Imperial 1995/2014 The Ultimate 19 years Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 46% Distillery: ImperialVintage: Distilled: 21/08/1995 Bottled: 08/12/2014 Age: 19 years Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky Cask number/type: Cask no. 50168 / HogsheadAlc. strength: 46% Number of bottles: no. 78 of 319 pcs. 70 cl.
1pcs.
435,50EUR
Imperial 1996/2023 Adelphi Limited 27 years old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 52.4%

Item no.: 059763-615-663

Imperial 1996/2023 Adelphi Limited 27 years old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 52.4%

Imperial 27 years old whisky in the Adelphi Limited series. This whisky is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 52.4% and aged in a used Bourbon cask #3411 with only 187 bottles available worldwide. Behind the company are two whisky enthusiasts who have been running what started as a hobby project for 20 years into a multi-brand whisky import company. They have many different whisky brands in their range. All selected with a strong focus on good taste and the ability to stand out from the crowd.

Distillery: Imperial
Bottler: Adelphi
Series: Adelphi Limited
Year: Distilled: 1996 Bottled: 2023
Age: 27 years old
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Refill Bourbon Barrel / Cask No. #3411
Alc. strength: 52.4 %
Number of bottles: 187 pcs.
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl.
1pcs.
710,25EUR

About Imperial Whisky

Imperial was a Speyside distillery, named in honor of the coronation of Tsar Alexander III, which closed for good in 2013 and was later demolished.

History & background

The distillery was built in 1897 by Thomas Mackenzie, the same man behind Dailuaine, and the name was meant to signal grandeur during a period of optimistic growth in the whisky industry. The reality proved far more turbulent: Imperial closed shortly after construction due to a market crash, then opened and closed repeatedly over the following century depending on demand. The final closure came in 1998, and in 2013 the empty buildings were demolished to make way for Chivas Brothers' new Dalmunach distillery, making Imperial one of Speyside's permanently vanished names.

Production & style

The whisky was distilled using classic Speyside methods and aged in oak casks, with a style that was typically full-bodied and sweet.

Signature style

Full-Bodied, Sweet, Fruity
The flavor offers a full-bodied, sweet character with clear fruity notes.

Facts

Distillery	Imperial (closed)
Founded	1897
Pronounced	Im-pe-ri-al
Region	Speyside
Country	Scotland
Owner	Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard)
Peat	Unpeated

Did you know?

The Imperial distillery got its name in honor of the coronation of Russian Tsar Alexander III in 1897.

If you like Imperial Whisky, you should also try:

Flora & Fauna, Mannochmore and Linkwood.