The Macallan 1937, 37 Years Old, Vintage

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 28 by Michael Jackson and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Malt. Vanilla. Palate Nice syrupy, malty middle. Creamy. Sweetshop flavours. Sufficiently soothing to calm the palate before the abrupt termination. Finish Spicy. Hot. Late smokiness, and astringency. Comment With a colour close to that of today’s product and a bright clarity, this visually recalled some of the yet-older Macallans that have inspired replica editions.

Martine Nouet Nose Fruity, intense. Pear drops, lemon curd. Orangey notes, halfway between flowers and fruit. Quince jam. Palate Smooth. Citrus fruits. Orange sherbet, candied orange peel. Nougat. Wood easily dominates. Finish Quite dry, but fresh with a delicate mintiness. Comment A rich, smooth expression of The Macallan. Relatively light in colour. Seems stronger than it really is.