The Macallan Forties

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

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Light. Fragrant. Herbal. Grassy. Some smokiness. Palate Lively. Leafy. Flowery. Dry. Finish More peat. Late lemon-grass and mustard. Warming. Hot. Comment A similar style to 30s but less delicate and more robust.

Dave Broom Nose More oak on show. Slightly austere and grassy (dry bracken). Some sulphur. Palate Light, dry, quite friable but still with that oily maltiness. Finish Medium length. Fresh. Comment Manzanilla pasada. The pre-lunch member.