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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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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