The Macallan 40 Year Old 2016 Release
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £8995
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Honey
- Description
- The Macallan's second-ever 40-year release, made from sherry casks hand-selected in 2006 and aged a further decade, offers sherried spice, sultanas, and warming baking spice in a strictly limited 500-bottle run.
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The Macallan 40 Year Old 2016 Release is a 40-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 45% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, old wood, chocolate, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Macallan's second-ever 40-year release, made from sherry casks hand-selected in 2006 and aged a further decade, offers sherried spice, sultanas, and warming baking spice in a strictly limited 500-bottle run.
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