The Macallan
8.9

The Macallan

Fifties

ABV 40%

Closest to The Macallan of today, appropriately enough.

Michael Jackson

Specification

The Macallan

Brand

Fifties

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

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

Dave Broom

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

8.9
Overall Score

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