ABV 46%
A classic malty malt. Good balance, interesting dry spiciness. Well structured, hexagonal like Bach music. For those who don't like the unexpected. I don't mean boring though.
Martine Nouet
Berrys' Own Selection
Brand
1976
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2005
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Malty. Cereals. Dry hay. Vanilla creeps in. Belgian waffle. Roasted pinenuts. Lemon pie.
Palate: Sweet and syrupy. Malt extract, honey. Building up into a spicy bouquet.
Finish: Dry, spicy. A slight astringency.
Comment: A classic malty malt. Good balance, interesting dry spiciness. Well structured, hexagonal like Bach music. For those who don't like the unexpected. I don't mean boring though.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Fermenting grass/compost. A thick sweetness, violet and some sulphur. Becomes slightly grubby.
Palate: Strangely flat and that mustiness comes through. There's a light fragrant floral quality trying to break free.
Finish: Musty.
Comment: A real shame. Imperial's rather fine spirit has always been bedevilled by poor casks.
Score: 6.8
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