ABV 40%
Closest to The Macallan of today, appropriately enough.
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The Macallan
Brand
Fifties
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
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.
Score: 9.3
Taster
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.
Score: 8.5
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