The Macallan Distillery
ABV 57.4%
The distillery character is dominated by the sherry one. And the high strength makes it even more blatant.\rA drop of water eases it a little.
Martine Nouet
Cask Collection
Dewar Rattray
Brand
19 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
57.4%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Sherried. Flowering currant. Walnut stain. Coffee grounds. The sharpness of oak is soothed by sweet notes of dried fruit.
Palate: Sweet then bitter. The same two-step dance as on the nose. Sherry weights on the aromatic profile.
Finish: Lingering,spicy,bitter. Dark chocolate.
Comment: The distillery character is dominated by the sherry one. And the high strength makes it even more blatant.\rA drop of water eases it a little.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Glowing mahogany. Rich and sweet, malt loaf studded with moist raisin. A hint of sulphur giving some lift. Bitter orange peel. Layered.
Palate: Treacle toffee melting across the tongue. Light grip,whiff of cigar smoke Chewy. Equally good with\rwater,coffee,light chestnut mushroom. Elegant.
Finish: Long,silky touch of smoke.
Comment: A generously proportioned beauty.
Score: 8.1
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