The Macallan 1949, 52 Years Old, Vintage

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

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fruity (cherryish? Or am I being suggestible? It does have a dark amber colour). Palate Malty but thin. Tastes like fruity herb bitters. Finish Very slight. Cough sweets. Comment Not much evidence of alcohol. Elegant but frail. Doesn’t approach the 1948 I tasted a few years ago.

Martine Nouet Nose Very unusual. Almost animal. Beefy, oxtail soup aromas. After a while, becomes earthy and musty, and later on, some sweet aromas break through (toffee, a touch of vanilla). Palate Sour and tangy citrus fruit notes. Overripe pear. Passion fruit. Nice chocomint taste behind. Finish Dry, warm and bitter. Comment Very unusual but interesting. Wood leaves a heavy imprint on malty aromas. Water is a real killer with this one.