Brand | Macallan | Cask# | n/a |
Series | Fine Malt Selection | Vintage | 1979 |
Bottler | James MacArthur (JM) | Bottled | 2001 |
Casks | n/a | Age | 22yo |
ABV | 55.5% | Non-Cillfiltered | yes |
Whiskybase ID | 16274 | Natural color | yes |
Remarks:
it did not meet my expectations.
Older is not always better.
It doesn’t seem complex and quite bitter.
the price is definitely not justified for what is on offer
Overall I rate this Whisky 84/100 points
- Nose: 84/100 points
quite closed even after a long time in the glass. Fruity, subtly sweet in the background, some honey, very slightly dried fruits. The alcohol is easily present - Taste: 84/100 points
strong fruity start, slightly spicy, old wood, subtly sweet, dried fruits, honey, later a little bitter again - Finish: 84/100 points
strong aromatic finish, dried fruits, oak, slightly hot and bitter
Review written on 2021-11-26