Imperial 21 Year Old 1997 Single Malts Of Scotland

Name: Imperial 21 Year Old 1997 Single Malts Of Scotland
Brand: Imperial
Price: 360.0 GBP
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£360.00 GBP

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The Imperial 21 Year Old 1997 is a rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from the long-lost Imperial Distillery. Read more

Imperial 21 Year Old 1997 Single Malts Of Scotland

£360.00 GBP

£300.00 ex VAT

Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Elixir Distillers

Cask: #2472

Cask Type: bourbon barrel

Type: Single Malt Scotch

Volume: 70cl

Region: Speyside

Vintage: 1997

Age: 21 Year Old

ABV: 50.50%

Tasting Notes

Nose Bright and fresh with aromas of orchard fruits, citrus zest, honey, and vanilla, lifted by light floral tones. Palate Smooth and elegant, delivering flavours of ripe apple, pear, malted barley, and creamy vanilla, balanced by gentle spice and herbs. Finish Long and refined, with lingering fruit sweetness, honeyed malt, and polished oak.

The Imperial 21 Year Old 1997 is a rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from the long-lost Imperial Distillery. Distilled in 1997 and matured in a single bourbon barrel (#2472), it was bottled in June 2018 by Elixir Distillers for the acclaimed Single Malts of Scotland series. With only 215 bottles released, this limited single cask bottling captures the refined, fruit-forward character that makes Imperial so highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

Distilled at the closed Imperial Distillery, demolished in 2013
Matured for 21 years in a single bourbon barrel (#2472)
Bottled June 2018 by Elixir Distillers for the Single Malts of Scotland series
Limited edition of just 215 bottles worldwide
A rare single cask Imperial showcasing its elegant Speyside style

The Imperial 21 Year Old 1997 Single Malts of Scotland is a collectible single malt from a distillery that will never produce again. With refined fruitiness, honeyed sweetness, and oak depth, this bottling preserves the legacy of Imperial in a whisky of rare elegance.

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The Distillery

Founded in 1897 by Thomas Mackenzie, the historic Imperial Distillery was expertly designed by renowned architect Charles C. Doig and strategically located in Carron within Scotland’s prestigious Speyside whisky region. To honor Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, a magnificent golden crown was placed atop one of Imperial’s two malt kilns, symbolizing the distillery’s grandeur and significance. Equipped with four massive stills, Imperial produced exceptional single malt Scotch whisky until its closure in 1998. The distillery was ultimately demolished in 2013, but its legacy endures with the establishment of the new Dalmunach Distillery on the same site in 2015. Today, rare releases of Imperial malt whisky continue to be celebrated through independent bottlers like Signatory Vintage and Gordon & MacPhail, featuring prominently in their esteemed ranges. This enduring legacy ensures that Imperial Distillery remains a cherished name among whisky enthusiasts and collectors, highlighting its significant contribution to the rich tapestry of Scottish whisky heritage.

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