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The Macallan 1970, 32 Years Old, Vintage

Brand The Macallan
Expression 1970, 32 Years Old, Vintage
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age 32 Year Old
Vintage 1970
Abv 54.90%
Produced at Macallan Distillery
Region Speyside
Launched 1824
Availability 544 bottles
Guide Price £71 plus (US$114 plus) NB! This is our upper price guide, but the whisky may sell for considerably more than this.
Website http://www.themacallan.com

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

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Very oaky, but Macallan spiciness and apple esters come through.
Palate
Chewy, malty, sweet, rum butter flavours. Sherryish. Some woody astringency.
Finish
Peppery. Powerful. Very long. Warming.
Comment
Still recognisably Macallan, but the dark claret colour sounded a wood warning. I am forgiving of woodiness, but this approached my limits. Other malt-lovers may be more tolerant.

Martine Nouet

Nose
Rich, luscious. Candied chestnut (marron glacé). Crème brûlée. A liquid dessert menu. Cigar box. Mushrooms.
Palate
Sweet and nutty. Wood prevails, but with a high standard of elegance. Port flavours (chocolate, eucalyptus, touch of cherry).
Finish
Long, lingering and refined.
Comment
A classic, classy Macallan with added richness. A splendid autumnal dram. Perfect match for dark chocolate cake.

 



 

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