Macallan 1990 27 Year Old SMWS 24.129

Time stands still with this classic whisky from a bygone era, matured and finished over the course of 27 years in exquisite sherry casks to produce an intense and beautifully balanced dram. The bottle is one of a limited number from a single cask, a precious expression of the distillery's traditional and much sought after style.

Distilled on 7 May, 1990, this Speyside whisky spend the next quarter century in an ex-oloroso sherry butt before finishing its maturation in a first-fill Pedro Ximenez Sherry butt. The resulting character is deep, rich & dried fruits, with a strength of 53.6% abv.

Tasting note:
The whisky cascading into the glass like a sunset over the Sahara Desert, burning the sky with a life-enhancing deep orange radiance. First nosing reveals an artist's studio with old easels and the smell of thick canvas, linseed and sandalwood oil. the blinds are pulled shut to direct a single beam of sunlight through the darkness, illuminating a still life with dark contrasts. It intensifies the vibrant colours of the oranges, prunes and dried apricots carefully positioned beside a dusty bottle of tawny port and a glass of sweet Tokaji wine. The palate is dark yet sweet, with chocolate-covered Brazil and macadamia nuts, figs, prunes and old leather, followed by Muscovado sugar, all spice and a finish of rye whisky with dark, strong coffee.

One of only 414 bottles available of this fine Speyside malt.
Society cask no. 24.129
Named - Meeting an old master
Cask type - 1st Fill PX Butt

Distilled 7th MAy 1990
Aged for 27 years.

From SMWS - The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.