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Whisky Review: The ImpEx Collection 21 Year Orkney Cask #58 1999

We review a 21 Year Orkney Cask #58 1999 from the ImpEx Collection, a new series featuring from this quality-focused importer.

OVERALL RATING

10
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Tasting Notes

About:

50.8% ABV. Orkney distilled whisky matured for 21 years in a hogshead. 301 bottles available. 750ml $210.
Appearance:
Pale straw
Nose:
The nose is immediately fruity with bright lemon peel, lots of apricots, and a bit of apple. I would say it is reminiscent of preserves. Baby powder and heather mingle underneath the surface. The aromas are complex and layered. Toward the end of the nose, faint banana bread and cardamom add warmth with coconut.
Palate:
The mouthfeel is oily with a touch of heather smoke. The whisky is dessert-like with vanilla custard and pear galette. The finish is dry with oak. Grandma’s biscuits linger on the tongue in the aftertaste.
Finish:
Comments:
The 21 Year Orkney Cask #58 1999 from The ImpEx Collection is delightful in flavor and complexity. It is light and fruity, and the bit of smoke is just right and balanced. If you come across a bottle, scoop it up. You will not be disappointed.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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