The Maltman
7.8

The Maltman

The Macallan Distillery

20 Years Old

ABV 50.7%

Takes the best aspects of the other two Macallans and magnifies them.

Dave Broom

Specification

The Maltman

Brand

20 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

20

Age (Years)

2011

Year of Bottling

50.7%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Big and ‘chewy’. Some nose burn. Cumin powder, orange peel, angelica, malt dust, scented: violet. Complex.

Palate: Soft start, it comes to life in the centre where Seville orange oils mingle with malt, fig roll and sweet spoces. Supple with good length.

Finish: Cakey and long. darkens slightly.

Comment: Takes the best aspects of the other two Macallans and magnifies them.

Score: 8.2

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Fruity. Cider apples. A definite sourness. Apple blossom. Honey. Takes me back to my uncle’s cider cellar !

Palate: Dry, a bit rough with an abrasive mouthfeel. Apples again soaked in a spicy syrup. Cinnamon and ginger.

Finish: Dry, slightly oaky. Numbing.

Comment: A unidimensional and stiff character. Water tames it a little. But it leaves a numbing feeling in the mouth.

Score: 7.5

7.8
Overall Score

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