Reference: CH_458
Champagne, Cote des Blancs, Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor Edition TB.17, 2017 Vintage, Pierre Peters
Macallan Gran Reserva 18 Years 1979 OWC - Scotch Whisky
Macallan, Gran Reserva, 18 years old, distilled 1979, bottled in 1997, Highland (Scotland), Single Malt, Scotch Whisky
Reference:
SP_135
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Tasting notes for the Macallan "Gran Reserva" 18 YO Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
- EYE: At first glance, the Macallan "Gran Reserva" 18 Years reveals a deep amber hue, capturing the richness of its 18 years of maturation in oak casks. The silky viscosity forms slow legs that glide along the glass, suggesting a velvety texture on the palate.
- NOSE: Delicate aromas emanate from the glass, unveiling a perfect balance between fruity notes, such as ripe apples and citrus, and deeper nuances of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. A subtle touch of dried fruits adds intriguing complexity to this aromatic ensemble.
- MOUTH: The Macallan "Gran Reserva" 18 Years offers a refined sensory experience. Flavors of baked fruits, golden honey, and dark chocolate harmonize, creating an elegant taste palette. The presence of oak brings delicate woody notes, highlighting exceptional maturity.
In short: This Macallan "Gran Reserva" 18 Years is a refined expression of Scottish craftsmanship. Its visual aspect, enchanting nose, and balanced palate make it an exceptional whisky. Aged for 18 years, it provides a tasting experience that will delight single malt enthusiasts. Pair this fine cuvée with smoked salmon with pink peppercorns, well-aged Manchego sheep cheese, or a caramelized apple tart.
Other cuvées from this distillery: The Macallan "Estate", The Macallan "Rare Cask", The Macallan "Reflexion", The Macallan "M", The Macallan "Red Collection", The Macallan "Gran Reserva", The Macallan "Classic Cut", The Macallan "Double Cask", The Macallan "Sherry Oak Cask"...
SP_135
Data sheet
- Format
- 70 cl
- % vol.
- 40 %
- Packing
- OWC
- Origin
- Highland, Scotland
- Cuvée
- Gran Reserva
- Type
- Scotch
- Maturation
- 18 years
- Distillery
- Macallan
- Subtype
- Single Malt
- Label
- Perfect condition
Macallan
The six pillars of whisky
Built in 1700, the Macallan Estate covers 157 hectares in Speyside and dominates the landscape with its imposing sandstone building. It is on the land steeped in history of this Highlands manor that Alexandre Reif founded the Macallan distillery in 1824. Today the manor is no longer the place of exploitation, but remains the spiritual heart of the house. With its wide range of single malt whiskies, the distillery is positioned at the top of the range and has established itself as a model of its kind. Macallan is equipped with fifteen unique stills, as they are the smallest in Speyside and their shape has been studied to maximize the contact between alcohol and copper. These "curious little stills" allow the concentration of a fruity, rich and full-bodied distillate that is typical of Macallan single malts.
Another essential pillar of a Macallan whisky: the barrels. Made according to specifications established by the distillery, the oak barrels soaked in sherry or bourbon are largely the final aromas of the single malts produced. The distillery also claims to be the one that spends the most in the design, manufacture and impregnation of its spirits-aging barrels.
All Macallan whiskeys bottled by the distillery have natural colors. Only the interaction between the distillate coming from the alembic and the oak of the maturing casks can provide the rich natural diversity of colors across the whole range, from light oak to the darkest mahogany. These natural colors stay "fixed", unlike artificial colors which fade relatively quickly when exposed to sunlight. The cellar master must show incredible know-how to obtain a uniform natural color, bottling after bottling.
Finally, the Macallan spirit. Before establishing itself internationally, Macallan had already become a reference in the United Kingdom. The Craigellachie distillery is aimed at an audience of enthusiasts, which is why it only sells 16% of its production and keeps everything else. The stocks thus preserved will eventually offer some exceptional whiskeys, highly prized by collectors.
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