Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £67.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Toasted, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- This 1997 Macallan matured for 16 years in a single hogshead before independent bottling by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. in 2014, capturing the distillery's refined Speyside character at mid-point maturity. Only 300 bottles were released, making this a rare single-cask expression from Macallan's pre-price-surge era. Ideal for those seeking classic Macallan with provenance and bottling scarcity.
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Macallan 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 9441) - Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is a 16-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, toasted, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
This 1997 Macallan matured for 16 years in a single hogshead before independent bottling by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. in 2014, capturing the distillery's refined Speyside character at mid-point maturity. Only 300 bottles were released, making this a rare single-cask expression from Macallan's pre-price-surge era. Ideal for those seeking classic Macallan with provenance and bottling scarcity.
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