Macallan 1980 / 18 Year Old / Gran Reserva / Bot.1999 Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Macallan
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £8000
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Bottled in 1999 from casks deemed exceptional, this Macallan Gran Reserva aged 18 years from a 1980 distillation represents the tail end of the distillery's most coveted sherried releases. Sherry influence runs throughout—rich dark fruit, polished wood, and orchard depth combine with the warmth of aged spirits. The texture is luxurious and coating, with a long, graceful finish. This is a connoisseur's dram for those who prize rarity and classic sherried Scotch.
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Macallan 1980 / 18 Year Old / Gran Reserva / Bot.1999 Speyside Whisky is a from Macallan (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, cooked fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bottled in 1999 from casks deemed exceptional, this Macallan Gran Reserva aged 18 years from a 1980 distillation represents the tail end of the distillery's most coveted sherried releases. Sherry influence runs throughout—rich dark fruit, polished wood, and orchard depth combine with the warmth of aged spirits. The texture is luxurious and coating, with a long, graceful finish. This is a connoisseur's dram for those who prize rarity and classic sherried Scotch.
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