Macallan 25 Year Old 1990 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single refill sherry hogshead bottled February 2015 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old & Rare Platinum Selection. 281 numbered bottles.

Macallan

The Macallan Distillery was established by Alexander Reid in 1824 near Easter Elchies House on the Easter Elchies estate. Easter Elchies House dates back to 1700. Macallan Distillery is a malt whisky distillery situated in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. The old still house was re-commissioned in 2008 and now Macallan Distillery operates with two still houses sheltering twenty-one copper stills. On-site maturation is carried out in traditional dunnage warehouses and by racking in large new warehouses on the estate. The Macallan visitor centre welcomes visitors throughout the year and offers distillery tours. The Macallan Distillery also participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.

This bright amber whisky has a rich and sweet nose, with marinated fruits, vanilla and lemon peel giving a depth of character. It has a smooth and creamy texture on the palate with vanilla and Christmas pudding being the dominant tastes, although slowly some dark chocolate and citrus peel appear to leave a full and lingering finish – sweet, with just a hint of sherry wood.