Lucky Choice 1998 Imperial 27 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Lucky Choice 1998 Imperial 27 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a rare and highly collectible Speyside release from the silent Imperial Distillery, matured for 27 years in a single bourbon barrel before bottling in 2025. Distilled during the final era of production at Imperial before the distillery’s closure and eventual demolition, this whisky captures the elegant, waxy and fruit-driven character that has made mature Imperial releases increasingly sought after among collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. 

Distillery: Imperial Distillery
Bottled For: Lucky Choice + Anchor
Bottling Series: Lucky Cask
Age: 27 Years Old
ABV: 52.6%
Cask Type: Bourbon Barrel
Cask Number: 119
Outturn: 175 Bottles

This release was created for the 2nd Anniversary of Anchor and forms part of Lucky Choice’s celebrated “Year of the Horse” label series. Inspired by the Chinese zodiac, the artwork pays tribute to the horse as a symbol of strength, endurance and elegance qualities reflected in the whisky itself. Lucky Choice has become renowned throughout Asia and Australia for sourcing exceptional single cask whiskies and pairing them with striking contemporary labels and limited releases.

Tasting Notes:
Elegant aromas of honey, vanilla custard, orchard fruits and soft waxy notes open on the nose, layered with gentle citrus and oak spice. The palate is rich and oily with flavours of ripe stone fruits, caramel, toasted almonds and warming bourbon cask sweetness balanced by refined herbal complexity. The finish is long and graceful, carrying lingering beeswax, citrus zest, soft oak tannins and delicate spice that showcase the refined character of aged Imperial whisky.