Imperial 21 Year Scotch

Name: Imperial 21 Year Scotch
Brand: Imperial Blue
Rating: 1 (1 reviews)

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This whisky is from the moth-balled distillery of Imperial.

Source

3rd November 2016

https://www.ImperialScotch.com

Imperial 21 Year Scotch Tasting Notes

Nose

A burst of lemon zest with floral notes of elderflower, chased by zesty orange and herbaceousness.

Finish

The finish is fairly gentle with further earthy notes and some spice developing in the background

Palate

The palate is alive with citrus fruit notably Seville orange and lime with an underlying earthiness.

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