Macallan 20 Year Old 1975 (cask 8897) - First Cask

Distillery
The Macallan
Region
Speyside
Country
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
ABV
46%
Age
20 years
Price
£799
Tasting notes
Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Tobacco
Description
The Macallan's 1975 vintage, matured for 20 years in a single cask before independent bottling by First Cask, captures the Speyside distillery's signature sherried profile from an important era of production. Early Macallan releases of this vintage typically exhibit rich dried fruit, polished oak, and hints of leather and toffee, with the single-cask approach emphasizing the cask's influence on structure and depth. This is a serious bottle for collectors and Macallan enthusiasts seeking provenance and age statement heritage.

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ABV

46%

Age

20 yr

Style

Single

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Macallan 20 Year Old 1975 (cask 8897) - First Cask is a 20-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, dried fruit, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

The Macallan's 1975 vintage, matured for 20 years in a single cask before independent bottling by First Cask, captures the Speyside distillery's signature sherried profile from an important era of production. Early Macallan releases of this vintage typically exhibit rich dried fruit, polished oak, and hints of leather and toffee, with the single-cask approach emphasizing the cask's influence on structure and depth. This is a serious bottle for collectors and Macallan enthusiasts seeking provenance and age statement heritage.

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