The Macallan
8.9

The Macallan

Forties

ABV 40%

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The Macallan Forties Single Malt Whisky - £999
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A similar style to 30s but less delicate and more robust.

Michael Jackson

Specification

The Macallan

Brand

Forties

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: Light. Fragrant. Herbal. Grassy. Some smokiness.

Palate: Lively. Leafy. Flowery. Dry.

Finish: More peat. Late lemongrass and mustard. Warming. Hot.

Comment: A similar style to 30s but less delicate and more robust.

Score: 9.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: More oak on show. Slightly austere and grassy (dry bracken). Some sulphur.

Palate: Light, dry, quite friable but still with that oily maltiness.

Finish: Medium length. Fresh.

Comment: Manzanilla pasada. The pre-lunch member.

Score: 8.5

8.9
Overall Score

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