Imperial (silent) The Dormant Distillery Company Whisky 29 Year Old · 1976 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold glints and a mahogany edge.

Nose

Sherry-forward and inviting, with dark intrigue. Raisin and fig mingle with dried orange peel, cocoa and toasted almond. Rich vanilla, clove and oak spice unfold behind a silky malt, while a subtle tobacco-leather echo completes a refined, aged Speyside aroma.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied and refined, the palate unfolds with dark fig and prune drenched in sherry sweetness. Rich toffee, cocoa and orange zest ride atop polished oak, with almond and toasted hazelnut adding depth. Spices—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—nudge through a gentle ember of smoke. A long, warming finish lingers with dried fruit, cacao and velvety oak.

Finish

Long, velvety finish with persistent sherry sweetness. Dried fig and plum mingle with cocoa, espresso and toasted oak, while cinnamon and spice fade to a refined whisper. A thread of orange zest lingers, leaving a leather-kissed warmth that endures with elegant restraint.