Whiskyland Imperial 1997

91/ 100Outstanding

ABV: 49.8%
Age: 27 years
Edition: Chapter Twenty Seven

91/ 100Outstanding

Decadent Drinks Imperial Chapter Twenty Seven is a 27-year-old single malt whisky from the 1997 vintage, bottled at cask strength of 49.8% ABV. For a novice drinker, that means a mature whisky presented without dilution, so it may feel fuller and more concentrated than many standard releases.

Category: Single Malt
Bottled by: Decadent Drinks
Strength: Cask strength
Cask selection: Single cask
ABV: 49.8%
Age: 27 years
Cask: refill barrel
Outturn: 155 bottles
Edition: Chapter Twenty Seven
Vintage: 1997
Bottled: 2025
Released: 2026

Reviews

WhiskyNotes published a reviewJan 28, 2026
Whiskyland Imperial 1997
Imperial
Chapter Twenty Seven27 years49.8%
Outstanding review score, 91 out of 100
Fresh and elegant, this Imperial combines bright fruits and waxiness with zesty citrus, floral tea notes and a long, slightly minty finish.
bitter
citrus
custard
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By Ruben