The Macallan

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

The Macallan

ABV: 45.5%

Age: 25 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Overall
Score

9.0

Tasting Notes

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.

Taster Score

9.3

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