The Macallan
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The Macallan

1977, 25 Years Old, Christopher's Queen's Jubilee Magnum

ABV 45.5%

Its wood smoke is the richest and easiest character to recognise.

David Robertson

Specification

The Macallan

Brand

1977, 25 Years Old, Christopher's Queen's Jubilee Magnum

Expression

Single Malt

Type

25

Age (Years)

45.5%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

David Robertson

Taster

Nose: Rich wood smoke, wild mountain thyme with hints of cloves and cinnamon.

Palate: Richly woody with floral and citrus orange.

Finish: Woody dryness. Warming cinnamon spice.

Comment: Its wood smoke is the richest and easiest character to recognise.

Score: 9.3

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Smoky, earthy, sensuous.

Palate: Light, lively, smoky, toffeeish.

Finish: A suggestion of salt. How on earth did that get into the bottle?

Comment: Lighter-bodied and drier than the others. I found it a little thin in the middle.

Score: 8.8

9
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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