The Macallan / Fifties - Whisky Magazine

The Macallan

Fifties

ABV 40%
REVIEWED Issue 18

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Specifications

Brand: The Macallan
Expression: Fifties
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 40%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Recommended
Issue 18

Tasting notes

Taster 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.

9.3

Taster 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.

8.5

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