In a region crowded with famous names, Imperial has quietly gone about its business for generations. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.
Expert's description
Imperial 1995/2014 The Ultimate 19 Year Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on hogshead, fad nr. 50168 and bottled at 46%.
This bottling comes from The Ultimate, released as part of the Rare Reserve range.
The whisky was distilled in 21 August 1995 and bottled in 8 December 2014.
Only 319 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Green apple, vanilla and a gentle grassy note.
Palate
Malt sweetness, citrus and a touch of oak spice.
Finish
Soft and rounded with a final malty note.
Specifications
Name: Imperial 1995/2014 The Ultimate 19 Year Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Imperial
Bottler: The Ultimate
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead, fad nr. 50168
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 21 August 1995
Bottled: 8 December 2014
Number of bottles: 319
Edition: Rare Reserve
Flavour Profile
Fresh · Spiced
Investment Potential
High. As a bottling from a demolished distillery, with a limited run of 319 bottles, this is a type of Imperial release that keeps becoming rarer to find on the market.
Did you know?
The Ultimate Whisky Company focuses specifically on bottlings from recently closed or demolished Scottish distilleries, and Imperial is one of the names most represented in their range.
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