The Macallan 1951 Vintage

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 17 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose An evocative sootiness over oaky Calvados aromas. Palate Sweet, treacly, start. Quickly moves to peppery, earthy, peaty and burnt flavours. Phenol. Some sulphur. Finish Oaky, woody. Comment I am a great devotee of the older Macallans, but this one is too woody for me.

Dave Broom Nose Clove, incense, coffee grounds, raisin, date, liquorice, rubber and a hint of rancio. Palate There's gunky earth tones, coal fires/soot but also a lovely bramble fruitiness. Spicy, figgy clove. Finish Bone dry, cigar smoke, dried malt. Comment A bit scary. A 50 Years Old malt with stunning balance and vivaciousness...but I can't afford it on my wages.