The Macallan
8

The Macallan

1945, 56 Years Old, Vintage

ABV 51.5%

More of a spicy tendency than other versions.

Martine Nouet

Specification

The Macallan

Brand

1945, 56 Years Old, Vintage

Expression

Single Malt

Type

56

Age (Years)

51.5%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Rich, fruity. Very biscuity. Butter shortbread or warm apple crumble. A hint of peat. Some delicate forest aromas (fern, moss).

Palate: Smooth, sweet and very spicy. All fruit cake aromas. Candied grapefruit. Oak tends to hold back fruity flavours. Ginger and paprika.

Finish: Crisp, dry and long.

Comment: More of a spicy tendency than other versions.

Score: 8

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Fresh. Minty. Spicy.

Palate: A clear, bright orange colour suggests sherry, which duly emerges. The whisky nonetheless seems thin; then intensely sweet; those green fruits again.

Finish: Suddenly peppery, hot and aggressive.

Comment: Very lively, but ill-tempered. I kept expecting it to propose the return of military service, or demand that I had my hair cut.

Score: 8

8
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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