Macallan Speymalt 1998

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The Macallan Speymalt 1998 is a classic Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled in 2017 by the esteemed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail for their renowned Speymalt series. Read more
Macallan Speymalt 1998
Regular price £149.95 GBP
Regular price Sale price £149.95 GBP
£124.96 ex VAT
Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Cask Type: sherry cask matured
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Speyside
Vintage: 1998
ABV: 43.00%

Tasting Notes

Nose Dried fruits, orange peel, polished oak, and gentle spice with hints of toffee and cocoa. Palate Smooth and layered, revealing flavours of sultana, malted barley, milk chocolate, and soft sherry sweetness. Finish Long and elegant, with lingering fruit, subtle spice, and refined oak.
The Macallan Speymalt 1998 is a classic Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled in 2017 by the esteemed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail for their renowned Speymalt series. Distilled in 1998 and matured in a combination of first fill and refill sherry hogsheads, this release showcases the hallmark balance and elegance of The Macallan—where rich sherry influence complements, rather than overwhelms, the distillery’s refined spirit character.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Distilled in 1998 and matured in first fill & refill sherry hogsheads

  • Bottled in 2017 by Gordon & MacPhail for the prestigious Speymalt series

  • A refined, spirit-forward Macallan with balanced sherry influence

  • Showcases classic Speyside elegance and maturity

  • A collectible release for Macallan enthusiasts and Speymalt followers

The Macallan Speymalt 1998 is a beautifully composed Speyside malt that highlights the synergy between Macallan’s iconic spirit and carefully judged sherry maturation. Elegant, balanced, and enduring, it remains a rewarding dram for lovers of classic sherried Scotch whisky.

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Macallan
The Macallan Distillery, founded by Alexander Reid in 1824 as Elchies Distillery near Easter Elchies House—a site dating back to 1700—is a prestigious Speyside malt whisky distillery. Re-commissioned in 2008, the distillery now operates with two still houses housing twenty-one copper stills. A new state-of-the-art facility is under construction, expanding capacity to thirty-one stills and solidifying Macallan’s position among the top whisky producers by volume. On-site maturation occurs in traditional dunnage warehouses and modern large warehouses on the estate. Renowned for its exquisite single malts, popular releases include the Macallan 18 Year Old and the Macallan 30 Year Old.
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