ABV 40%
The Macallan Forties Single Malt Whisky - £999
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A similar style to 30s but less delicate and more robust.
Michael Jackson
The Macallan
Brand
Forties
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
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
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
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