Tasting Notes

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Magic of the Cask Imperial 23

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Speciality Drinks/The Whisky Exchange

ABV: 45.2%

Score: 93 Points

Magic of the Cask Imperial 23. Image courtesy The Whisky Exchange/Speciality Drinks. This was one of the four Magic of the Cask bottlings from The Whisky Exchange for the 2019 edition of The Whisky Show in London, and features 23-year-old whisky from the demolished Imperial Distillery in Speyside matured in a refill ex-Bourbon barrel. The nose is fruity and floral with a nice oakiness and touches of lemon zest, shortbread cookies, and dried flowers. The taste is sweet and smooth with a nice buildup of cinnamon and ginger root, while touches of lemon and chocolate balance the spices nicely. The finish is long and smooth with hints of lemony tartness and a soft oakiness. (November, 2019)