The Macallan Fine & Rare 39 Year Old 59.2 abv 1978 (1 BT 70cl)

The Macallan Fine & Rare 39 Year Old 59.2 abv 1978

Cask No. 13810, cask type: Hogshead, distilled in 1978, bottled in 2018, one of only 243 bottles produced, unique reference 9u83n9, signed by M. Bennett on 1.11.22, excellent level and overall appearance, original distillery outer packaging and shipping case included

Fût n° 13810, type de fût: Hogshead, distillé en 1978, mis en bouteille en 2018, seulement 243 bouteilles produites, référence unique 9u83n9, signée par M. Bennett le 1.11.22, excellent niveau et apparence, emballage extérieur d'origine de la distillerie et étui d'expédition inclus

Official tasting notes:

COLOUR

Autumn Oak

NOSE

Initial rich ginger and antique oak, moving into dried apricot, vanilla toffee and deep orange oil with a dash of nutmeg, peat smoke intertwines and is ever present.

PALATE

Oak spice, bitter orange turning sweet, balanced with delicate peat smoke.

FINISH

Soft, silky and creamy, finishing on peated orange sweetness

1 bt 70cl (owc)

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