Speyside is a region noted for producing elegant and subtle whiskies. The Gordon and MacPhail Speyside Imperial 1991, bottled in 2004 is a 13 year old malt whisky from Carron in the Speyside region of Scotland. Founded in 1897, the distillery name was no doubt influenced by the fact that it was built at the time of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Imperial has spent a large part of the last century closed. After opening in 1898 it closed a year later for over 20 years and when production did recommence in 1919 it was only for 6 years! It was purchased in 1989 by Allied Distillers who, after some work, reopened the distillery in 1991 yet it was ‘mothballed’ in 1998.
Tasting Note
Colour: Amber
Undiluted Nose: Sweet and fruity (green apples and ripe bananas) with a slight floral waxiness.
Palate: Spicy with earthy notes. A delicate smokiness also present.
With Water Nose: Floral with lavender/rose water aromas. Spicy liquorice notes.
Palate: Smoky with liquorice notes, hints of charred oak
Body: Clean
Finish: Spicy with aniseed notes
Cask Type: Sherry Butts and refill Bourbon Barrels
Whisky Style: Subtle Speyside malt with clean flavours and aromas
Whitehaven wines was formed in 1993 by Greg and Sue White, and winemaker, Simon Waghorn. Their aim was to establish a winery in Marlborough producing premium quality varietal wines. To achieve this they have brought together a leading New Zealand winemaker, a dedicated group of growers, and a small modern winery facility where top quality fruit can receive the 'hands-on' treatment that i
