A rare Speyside single malt, single-cask release from a lost distillery, selected and bottled by the renowned Italian independent bottler Samaroli. Imperial 1998 / 2023 was drawn from a single ex-Bourbon barrel #100898 and was bottled in Scotland in 2023. This extremely limited release, with only 175 bottles available worldwide, is an epic bottling for connoisseurs and whisky collectors from closed distilleries. Imperial 1998 is part of Samaroli’s Magnifico Series, featuring elegant, cask-driven expressions.
Tasting notes
The profile opens with mineral and fruity notes, followed by a rich and elegant palate.
Flavours of yeast, light sugars, marzipan, and candied fruit develop gradually, revealing a classic, balanced Speyside character.
The whisky was distilled at the historic Imperial Distillery in Carron, in the Speyside region of Scotland. Founded in 1897 by Thomas Mackenzie, the distillery had a complex history marked by several closures and reopenings throughout the 20th century. Production finally ceased in 1998, and the site was later demolished.Because the distillery no longer exists, original Imperial casks have become increasingly scarce. Bottlings sourced from these remaining casks offer a unique opportunity to explore the distillery’s classic Speyside character—typically refined, mineral, and fruity.
