Imperial 22 Year Old 1996 Single Malts of Scotland

Name: Imperial 22 Year Old 1996 Single Malts of Scotland
Brand: Imperial
Price: 360.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£360.00 GBP

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The Imperial 22 Year Old 1996 is a rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from the closed Imperial Distillery. Read more

Imperial 22 Year Old 1996 Single Malts of Scotland

£360.00 GBP

£300.00 ex VAT

Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Elixir Distillers

Cask: #873

Cask Type: single barrel

Type: Single Malt Scotch

Volume: 70cl

Region: Speyside

Vintage: 1996

Age: 22 Year Old

ABV: 49.10%

Tasting Notes

Nose Fresh and inviting with aromas of orchard fruits, citrus zest, honey, and soft vanilla layered with gentle floral notes. Palate Silky and balanced, delivering flavours of ripe apples, pear drops, creamy malt, and vanilla cream, lifted by oak spice and subtle herbs. Finish Long and graceful, with lingering fruit sweetness, honeyed malt, and refined oak depth.

The Imperial 22 Year Old 1996 is a rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from the closed Imperial Distillery. Distilled in 1996 and matured in a single barrel (#873), it was bottled in June 2018 by Elixir Distillers for their respected Single Malts of Scotland series. With only 253 bottles produced, this limited single cask release offers a refined example of Imperial’s fruit-forward, elegant house style.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

Distilled at the long-lost Imperial Distillery, a demolished Speyside gem
Matured for 22 years in a single barrel (#873)
Bottled June 2018 by Elixir Distillers for the Single Malts of Scotland series
Limited to just 253 bottles worldwide
A rare single cask showcasing Imperial’s delicate fruit-driven character

The Imperial 22 Year Old 1996 Single Malts of Scotland is a rare collectible from a distillery that will never produce again. With its refined fruitiness, honeyed sweetness, and graceful oak influence, it offers both whisky enthusiasts and collectors an unforgettable taste of Imperial’s legacy.

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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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