Special thanks to Dan Somrack for this amazing video!
He, along with his business partner Chris Uhde, has spent a great amount of time and passion selecting the casks that go into each bottle of The ImpEx Collection that you find on the shelf.
After over 40 years of combined industry experience, you can tell that each Cask is unique and special, offering the best that different categories have to offer.
Whether you find yourself looking for a dram of rare and unique Whisky or you feel you want a special and select rum or mezcal, you can be sure that each bottle of The ImpEx Collection will take your passion for a spirit to new heights.
The high expectations for quality and taste that Sam and Chris possess can be found in each sip of delicious juice.
While we unveil the offerings from The ImpEx Collection, we hope you will find the taste and style that suits you best.
Enjoy!
The ImpEx Collection 13 Year Old 2008 Ardmore
Refill Bourbon Barrel
Cask #5943
Highland Single Malt Scotch
304 Bottles
59.3% abv
The oily, almost waxy texture provides a desire for another sip. You’re greeted with cinnamon, stone fruit, and caramel.
The finish lingers, leaving you malty, spicy, peaty notes with hints of tobacco as it ebbs away.
2022 Whiskey Ring Awards – Best Premium Whisky up to $249
The ImpEx Collection 6 Year Old 2016 Ardnamurchan
1st Fill Oloroso Spanish Oak
Cask #86P
Highland Single Malt Scotch
300 btls
58.2% abv.
Nose: Salted caramel, burnt orange peel, praline, dates, beef stock.
Palate: Hot cocoa, balsamic, salted licorice, summer fruit medley.
Finish: Long, lingering, with notes of nutmeg.
The ImpEx Collection 23 Year Old 1998 Auchentoshan
Refill Bourbon Barrel
Cask #100984
Lowland Single Malt Scotch
150 Bottles
49.5% abv
The scent of early Spring flowers ushers you in with heathery, earthy, grassy notes.
Delicate on the palate but bold in character with a nicely pronounced wood influence.
Like fine baked goods on a warm Summer day; green apples, wild berries, and a touch of nuttiness round out your perfect sip.
The ImpEx Collection 10 Year Old 2011 Auchroisk
Cask #806214
Speyside Single Malt
245 Bottles
57.8% abv
Lemon peel, cereal, malt, and toffee join grapefruit, sugarcane, and a touch of smoke.
A symphony from your favorite dessert cart ends an unforgettable sip with Bananas Foster, marzipan, and Crème Brûlée.
Leaving you with a bit of ginger and tropical fruit.
The ImpEx Collection 11 Year Old 2010 Tormore
Cask #800985
Speyside Single Malt
213 Bottles
64.7% abv
Discovering honeycomb, vanilla, and a hint of peat on your palate.
Finishing the experience with added notes of heather and spice.
The ImpEx Collection 16 Year Old 2005 Fukano
Oak Cask
Cask#218
Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, Japan
160 bottles at 44.4% abv.
Nose: Bubblegum, Lychee, Sandalwood, sugared orange, vanilla.
Palate: Starfruit, sugared plum, spice cake, Mullberry, umami.
Finish: Longwith notes of Oak, vanilla, and mint.
The ImpEx Collection 3 Year Old 2018 M&H
Cask #2018-1069
Israeli Single Malt
279 Bottles
56.5% abv
PALATE: Allspice, mincemeat, sage, dark cocoa powder.
FINISH: Mocha, cardamom, plum tart, toasted pecan nuts
The ImpEx Collection 5 Year Old 2017 Penderyn
Cask 138/2017
Welsh Single Malt
486 Bottles
57.4% abv
This exceptionally rare Blandy’s Malvasia Madeira wine cask maturation of Penderyn’s Single Malt is probably a world first.
The collaboration between the two companies is a result of a shared ambition to showcase the best of the best in their respective industries.
Releasing this Penderyn Single Malt through the exclusive ImpEx Collection will ensure this truly unique bottling will reach the most discerning and knowledgeable audience.
2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Gold
The ImpEx Collection 14 Year Old 2007 Clarendon
Cask #650 MBKB
Jamaican Pot Still Rum
243 Bottles
53.4% abv
Palate: Spicy Oak
Finish: Eucalyptus, mint, grapefruit.
Tropically Aged in Jamaica then further matured for one year in San Jose, CA
The ImpEx Collection 14 Year Old 2007 Long Pond
Cask #13 ITP
Jamaican Pot Still Rum
239 Bottles 54.4% abv
Palate: Oak spice, caramelized sugar, candied orange
Perfect for those that like dry, funky Jamaican rums.
Tropically Aged in Jamaica then further matured for one year in San Jose, CA
2022 Las Vegas Global Spirit Arwards – Platinum, 97 Points