The Macallan 1964, 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 Fruity. Creamy. Vanilla. Some woody dryness. Palate Syrupy. Sweet. Green fruits – or chillies. Finish Burning sensation of having bitten into a chilli pepper. Comment Interesting in its own right. Hard to envisage as a Macallan, especially with its pale, greeny-gold colour.

Martine Nouet Nose Rooty, leafy and spicy. Fresh ginger root, bitter orange. White chocolate. Dill. A slight butyric note. Not the usual sherry nose. Palate Sweet and spicy. Very oaky. Spices burn the tongue even with water added. Fresh ginger root. Finish Very warm, a touch of smoke (burnt wood). Comment An odd Macallan. Light in colour. Quite aggressive, a spicy bite. Where is the elegance and roundness? Macallan on the dark side of the moon!