Imperial 42 Year Old – 1979 | Cask 5619 | Private Collection BY GORDON & MACPHAIL – Scotch Whisky News
Another incredible old and rare single malt whisky that Gordon & MacPhail sourced from their magnificent warehouses, then released as part of their recently launched Recollection Series. This well aged Imperial was distilled in 1979 and matured in single cask #5619 for 42 years, a Private Collection release, only 61 decanters filled at 49.2% vol.
Nose
Sweet honeycomb notes combine with vanilla custard and a subtle hint of beeswax polish. Cocoa powder develops alongside pecans and soft baked apple.
Palate
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.
Imperial is a lost Speyside distillery but one that has a growing reputation thanks to a series of solid releases. Once opened, the true quality of its whisky becomes apparent and begs the question why it is no more?
This fine example is another incredible old and rare single malt whisky that Gordon & MacPhail sourced from their magnificent warehouses, then released as part of The Recollection Series. This well aged Imperial was distilled in 1979 and matured in single cask #5619 for 42 years with only 61 decanters filled at 49.2% vol. Imperial distillery officially closed in 2000 and stayed that way until 2012 when it was sadly demolished.
