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A 23-year-old single malt distilled at the closed Imperial Distillery in Speyside in 1995, matured in a bourbon barrel and independently bottled by Thompson Bros.
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A 23-year-old single malt distilled at the closed Imperial Distillery in Speyside in 1995, matured in a bourbon barrel and independently bottled by Thompson Bros.
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88 / 100 · Based on 4 published reviews.
There’s a lovely shift from liquid honey and yellow fruit jam on the nose to ripe pineapple, apricot and mango on the palate. The rich, coating texture sounds like a good counterpoint to those bright fruit notes, while mint and nutmeg add a little lift and spice. The sweet, lasting finish rounds it out neatly. It’s an inviting, fruit-led character, with enough contrast to keep it from feeling one-note.
The honey and yellow-fruit jam set a sweet tone, then pineapple, apricot and mango bring a brighter, tropical side. That shift is appealing, and the rich, coating palate sounds generous while keeping its sweet, lasting finish.
Rich and coating, with ripe pineapple, apricot and mango—plenty of richness here.
The honey and fruit jam sound quite sweet, but the mint and nutmeg add a useful counterpoint. The ripe pineapple, apricot and mango keep the palate fruit-led, so this seems appealing if you like sweetness with some contrast.