The Macallan Fifties

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 18 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Sherried. Raisiny. Toasted nuts. Palate Rich. Smooth. Toffeeish. Port-like. Finish Spicy. Liquorice. Mint, late warming. Comment Closest to The Macallan of today, appropriately enough.

Dave Broom Nose Sweetest of the range and the most 'classically' Macallan: toffee (Rolos), crème brûlée, chestnut honey, spice, rubber. Figgy and resinous. Palate Rich slippery texture that coats the mouth. Rich and ripe with spikes of dry spices (nutmeg/cinnamon). Finish Good length sulphur, oil/resin, chocolate and bitter orange. Comment Dry oloroso.