The Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 is an exceptionally rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from the long-lost Imperial Distillery. Distilled in 1995 and matured in a single bourbon barrel (#4191), this whisky was selected and bottled exclusively for The Whisky Barrel in October 2018 by Morrison & MacKay for their Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask series. With only 42 individually numbered bottles, it stands as one of the rarest Imperial releases available.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
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Distilled at the demolished Imperial Distillery, a lost Speyside treasure
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Matured for 23 years in a single bourbon barrel (#4191)
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Bottled October 2018 by Morrison & MacKay for the Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask
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Exclusive release for The Whisky Barrel with only 42 numbered bottles
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A whisky of extreme rarity showcasing Imperial’s elegant, fruit-forward style
The Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask is a remarkable single cask whisky from a distillery that no longer exists. With refined Speyside fruitiness, honeyed sweetness, and oak depth, it offers both collectors and connoisseurs a truly historic dram of Imperial’s legacy.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
Cask Type: bourbon barrel
Cask #: #4191
ABV: 44.40%
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Region: Speyside
Age: 23 Year Old
Vintage: 1995
Volume: 70cl
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Nose Delicate and refined with aromas of orchard fruits, citrus peel, vanilla, honey, and light floral notes.
Palate Silky and elegant, offering flavours of apple, pear, creamy malt, and vanilla cream, layered with gentle oak spice and a touch of herbs.
Finish Long, smooth, and balanced, with lingering fruit sweetness, honeyed malt, and refined oak.
