The Macallan Fine & Rare 1979

There are moments when we may pause in our busy lives, close our eyes and think of those who came before; those whose labours and laughter, triumphs and tears, have shaped the world we know today. We may see them through an image, or through the written pages of history, or in the shared memories of our elders. Very occasionally they can speak to us more directly, through a medium we can consume, allowing us to drink the fruits of their endeavours. Such opportunities are rare, very rare. The collection of vintage single malt whiskies in The Macallan Fine & Rare Collection provides one of those opportunities.

Launched early this century, The Macallan Fine & Rare Collection has grown to become the largest assembly of vintage-dated, single malt whiskies in the world.

THE DETAILS

AGE OF WHISKY: 40 Years Old

YEAR BOTTLED: 2019

CASK TYPE: Refill Sherry Puncheon

CASK No. 2803

TOTAL OUTTURN: 338 Bottle Equivalents

THE EXPERIENCE

COLOUR: Burnished Antique Oak

NOSE: Rich dried fruits with gentle peat smoke. A hint of orange citrus, balanced with antique oak spice and warming ginger.

PALATE: Fresh with oak spice followed with richness of dried figs and dates, the gentle peat smoke in the background throughout.

FINISH: Medium long, with warming oak spice and honey sweetness.

STRENGTH: 57.2% vol Natural Cask Strength