Classic Cut 2020 owes its fine sweet notes to old bourbon casks, and its complex, intense flavor to sherry casks. An excellent blend of incomparable character.
This whisky has the reputation of being one of the finest single malts in the world. Founded in 1824, Macallan was one of the first legal distilleries in Scotland. The Macallan estate, sitting on a hill near Craigellachie on the banks of the River Spey, bears the mysterious name of \
R: Deep amber with golden highlights. Nose: Notes of oak, cedar, sandalwood and candied fruit. Mouth: Silky. Notes of raisin and oak. Subtle reminiscences of ginger and cinnamon. Finish: Touch of nutmeg.
Nose : Mild, dry and slightly cooling. Top notes of lychees and mangosteens, backed by pineapple and melon. Beneath is a chalky mineral note lending dryness. Palate : A creamy-smooth texture evokes Clynelish’s familiar keynote waxiness. Starts lightly sweet and slightly sharp, with tropical fruit character. Finish : Medium to long, spicy and warming, with a lingering, freshly fruity aftertaste. With a dash of water, it becomes sweeter and lightly spicy.
Nose: Vanilla with candied orange zest, honey, currants and sultanas, fresh oak and thyme.
Mouth: Ginger, sweet orange, vanilla, honey, oak.
Finish: Sweet then lingering notes of fresh thyme.