{"title":"Imperial","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Rare Speyside Malt\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly located in the Moray village of Carron, Imperial was built by Thomas Mackenzie in 1897 and was established to support the production of its neighbour across the Spey river, Dailuaine. Imperial endured a chequered history – a perennial victim of adverse economics and unstable ownership – before owners Pernod Ricard took the decision to demolish it in 2013 and replace it with the state-of-the-art Dalmunach distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Speyside single malt of this attractive red-bricked distillery rarely saw the light of day. Only once was an official Imperial single malt bottled, a 15-year-old, released by then-owner Allied Distillers. Instead Imperial malts formed part of major blends, or were occasionally released by independent bottlers such a Signatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiven their rarity and ever-dwindling stocks, the soft, floral, delicately smoky single malts of Imperial are now attracting the attention of collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imperial-gordon-macphail-1979","title":"Imperial Gordon \u0026 Macphail 1979","description":null,"brand":"Imperial","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411673796938,"sku":"HED84950","price":619.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED84950.jpg?v=1781889486"},{"product_id":"imperial-mackillop-s-choice-1990","title":"Imperial Mackillop`s Choice 1990","description":"Imperial 1990 Mackillop’s Choice is a single malt from the silent Speyside distillery, bottled by Lorne Mackillop. This expression captures the distillery fruity and sophisticated spirit beautifully. It features a profile of ripe apples, honey, malt and a touch of oak spice. Long maturation in a classic cask has provided depth and a polished texture, marking it as a rare and desirable example of the Imperial distillery character that is becoming increasingly difficult to source, appealing to collectors and those who value historical stocks.","brand":"Imperial","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412436177226,"sku":"HED3073","price":79.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED3073.jpg?v=1781891906"},{"product_id":"imperial-g-m-1997","title":"Imperial G\u0026M 1997","description":null,"brand":"Imperial","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413415252298,"sku":"HED66937","price":104.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED66937.jpg?v=1781896880"},{"product_id":"imperial-gordon-macphail-1996","title":"Imperial Gordon \u0026 MacPhail 1996","description":"Founded by Thomas MacKenzie in 1897, Imperial Distillery was situated in Carron on the banks of the river Spey. The distillery closed in 1998 and has been subsequently demolished. This is a rare vintage single malt distilled on their premises in 1996 and released independently by Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail. The nose is influenced by sherry, complemented by stones fruits and liquorice. The palate is nice and peppery, punctuated by ripe banana, orange zest and milk chocolate.","brand":"Imperial","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415602843978,"sku":"HED62899","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED62899.jpg?v=1781902573"},{"product_id":"imperial-30-year-old-symington-s-choice-signatory-1995","title":"Imperial 30 Year Old Symington`s Choice Signatory 1995","description":"Imperial 30 Year Old Symington`s Choice Signatory 1995 is a mature single malt whisky from the now-silent Imperial distillery. The whisky`s profound integration results in a powerful and velvety texture. Flavours are defined by baked apple, dried mango, old leather and waxy citrus with a subtle thread of peat smoke. The non-chill-filtered and high-proof bottling ensures maximum textural presence and structural depth stemming from its advanced age.","brand":"Imperial","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418455429450,"sku":"HED05284","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED05284.jpg?v=1781909138"},{"product_id":"imperial-16-year-old-g-m-bottled-1995-1979","title":"Imperial 16 Year Old G\u0026M (Bottled 1995) 1979","description":null,"brand":"Imperial","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418920112458,"sku":"HED50170","price":457.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED50170.jpg?v=1781910056"},{"product_id":"imperial-27-year-old-adelphi-1996","title":"Imperial 27 Year Old Adelphi 1996","description":"Imperial 27 Year Old Adelphi is an age-statement Speyside single malt whisky distilled a now-demolished Imperial Distillery in Carron, Speyside, and bottled by Adelphi. Specially bottled for Adelphi`s 30th anniversary, this 1996 vintage Speysider was matured for 27 years in a single ex-Bourbon cask and bottled in 2023. Just 187 bottles were produced of this exceptionally rare malt.","brand":"Imperial","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428017393994,"sku":"HED21451","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED21451.jpg?v=1781912718"},{"product_id":"imperial-g-m-private-collection-1991","title":"Imperial G\u0026M Private Collection 1991","description":null,"brand":"Imperial","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428239626570,"sku":"HED63272","price":196.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED63272.jpg?v=1781913623"},{"product_id":"imperial-30-year-old-30-years-of-friendship-1994","title":"Imperial 30 Year Old 30 Years of Friendship 1994","description":"Imperial distillery closed in 2013 and was subsequently demolished. This 30-year-old was distilled in 1994 and released to mark three decades of the expression. 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