Adelphi
7.2

Adelphi

The Macallan Distillery

1988, 12 Years Old

ABV 57.5%

Oh what might have been...

Jim Murray

Specification

Adelphi

Brand

1988, 12 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

57.5%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Musty and sulphur-sour. Heavy sherry but not particularly of the clean kind.

Palate: Good bittersweet balance. The sherry side doesn't gel though.

Finish: A late arrival of something orangey.

Comment: Oh what might have been...

Score: 6.5

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Toffee. Cedar. Slight peat.

Palate: Rich. Cream toffee. Fudge.

Finish: Typical Macallan 'Calvados' and flowering currant.

Comment: I prefer my Macallan with its typical sherry character.

Score: 8

7.2
Overall Score

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