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Imperial 1982 (Fino Sherry Butt) 21 YO 70cl @ 46% Vol

IMPERIAL
Speyside
Distilled 1982 - 21 years old
Fino Sherry Butt @ 46% Volume

History:
The name Imperial was given to the distillery in honour of Queen Victoria's Empire during her Jubilee in 1897. To highlight the importance of the event, an imperial gold crown was fitted around one of the chimneys of the maltings. That same imperial gold colour which no longer surrounds the distillery roof can be found in the whisky itself.

Imperial has had its ups and down over the years. The distillery closed between 1925 and 1955 and once more between 1985 and 1989.

Imperial was the first distillery to experiment with ecological methods of production by drying the cereal residue from the mash tun for use as cattle feed. The distillery takes its water from the Ballintomb Burn.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rich spring floral notes. Elegant light fruit. Dried raisins.
Palate: Medium sweet. Mellow heart of Summer fruits. Peppery.
Finish: Dry and herbal.