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The Macallan 1949, 52 Years Old, Vintage

Brand
The Macallan
Expression
1949, 52 Years Old, Vintage
Type
Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age
52 Year Old
Vintage
1949
Abv
41.10%
Produced at
Macallan Distillery
Region
Speyside
Launched
1824
Availability
228 bottles
Guide Price
£71 plus (US$114 plus) NB! This is our upper price guide, but the whisky may sell for considerably more than this.
Website
http://www.themacallan.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 28 by Michael Jackson and Martine Nouet.

Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass. Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life', plus page after page of tasting notes.

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Fruity (cherryish? Or am I being suggestible? It does have a dark amber colour).
Palate
Malty but thin. Tastes like fruity herb bitters.
Finish
Very slight. Cough sweets.
Comment
Not much evidence of alcohol. Elegant but frail. Doesn’t approach the 1948 I tasted a few years ago.

Martine Nouet

Nose
Very unusual. Almost animal. Beefy, oxtail soup aromas. After a while, becomes earthy and musty, and later on, some sweet aromas break through (toffee, a touch of vanilla).
Palate
Sour and tangy citrus fruit notes. Overripe pear. Passion fruit. Nice chocomint taste behind.
Finish
Dry, warm and bitter.
Comment
Very unusual but interesting. Wood leaves a heavy imprint on malty aromas. Water is a real killer with this one.

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