The Macallan
8.6

The Macallan

1926, 60 Years Old

ABV 0%

A privilege to taste such an old whisky but I just cannot handle such woody astringency.

Michael Jackson

Specification

The Macallan

Brand

1926, 60 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

60

Age (Years)

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Medicinal, fig-like, peaty, oaky.

Palate: Dried fruits, very dry and concentrated. Rooty, liquorice-like. Treacle-toffee. Molasses.

Finish: Liquorice-toffee. Cedar. Oak. Heavy wood.

Comment: A privilege to taste such an old whisky but I just cannot handle such woody astringency.

Score: 8

David Robertson

Taster

Nose: Very rich dried fruits, resinous spice. Complex.

Palate: Woody. Dried fruit. Deep resinous spice. Mouth feel is viscous, syrupy and oily.

Finish: Rich wood with resinous spice.

Comment: For a 60 Years Old whisky it still displays fresh vigorous vitality.

Score: 9.3

8.6
Overall Score

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