The Macallan Fine & Rare 1989

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: 21 Years Old

YEAR BOTTLED: 2010

CASK TYPE: Butt

CASK No. 3247

TOTAL OUTTURN: 338 Bottle Equivalents

THE EXPERIENCE

COLOUR: Dark Elm Burr

NOSE: Rich dried fruits, orange grove, chocolate with hints of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon. Lingering burnished oak.

PALATE: Initially resinous oak, leading to wild forest fruits with hints of crème caramel.

FINISH: Soft oak wood spices and dried fruits (date and fig).

STRENGTH: 55.2% vol Natural Cask Strength