Imperial 1979 Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection

The Imperial Distillery was a producer of single malt wihisky in Carron, Speyside until 1998. While it has yet to reach the cult status of Brora or Port Ellen, its reputation continues to grow. This independent bottling from Gordon & MacPhail is one of just 61 bottles produced.

NOSE: SWEET HONEYCOMB NOTES COMBINE WITH VANILLA CUSTARD AND A SUBTLE HINT OF BEESWAX POLISH. COCOA POWDER DEVELOPS ALONGSIDE PECANS AND SOFT BAKED APPLE.

TASTE: RIPE RED APPLES INTERTWINE WITH CLOVE-STUDDED TANGERINE. MALTED BISCUIT FLAVOURS COME TO THE FORE ACCOMPANIED BY CHOCOLATE-COVERED HAZELNUTS AND FAINT SEVILLE ORANGE ZEST.

FINISH: A FULL AND LONG FINISH WITH BLACK PEPPER AND LIGHT HERBAL TONES.