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The Macallan 1991 16 Years Single Malt Whisky

Macallan 1991 JB

The Macallan

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
16 years
ABV
43%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Macallan
Distillation Year
1991
Bottling Year
09.2007
Cask Types
1st Fill Sherry Cask

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€57.00(2024-02-28)

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The Macallan, founded in 1824 by barley farmer and teacher Alexander Reid, stands as one of Scotland's first licensed distilleries and has evolved into the world's most prestigious single malt whisky. Nestled on the 485-acre Easter Elchies Estate in Speyside, the distillery's legacy is built upon Six Pillars: the spiritual home of the estate, the exceptional oak casks, the finest quality of ingredients (including Minstrel barley and pure spring water from bore holes), the small size of the copper stills (the smallest in Speyside, creating rich, fruity 'new make' spirit), the distillation process that prioritizes quality over quantity, and the peerless investment in wood. The Macallan's uncompromising wood policy sees Spanish sherry oak casks handcrafted in Jerez and shipped whole to Scotland, where they impart 80% of the whisky's final character and 100% of its natural color—never using artificial additives. This mastery of wood management, combined with traditional craftsmanship and innovative vision showcased in their award-winning new distillery (opened 2018), creates a spectrum of expressions from the vibrant Double Cask series to the rare, collectible Sherry Oak vintages, cementing The Macallan's position as the benchmark for luxury single malt whisky globally.
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Dried FruitDried Fruit
HoneyHoney
Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate
NutsNuts
PepperPepper
CaramelCaramel
OrangeOrange
RaisinsRaisins
SpicesSpices
Candied FruitCandied Fruit

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 1441

Whiskyspace Notes 1441

Jun 4, 2026, 22:00:49

哦,这威士忌闻起来就像老古董似的,至少得有50年了吧?第一口下去,麦芽味超重,有点粗糙但挺棒的。烤坚果和蜂蜜的味道,还带点炖大黄的感觉。 余味很长,有点胡椒的刺激,但整体很顺滑,超好喝的。😊 烟熏和果香平衡得不错,像是杏子派在烤箱里的香气。 酒精感不算强,43度左右吧,黄金般的色泽,all good。

Whiskyspace Notes 1362

Whiskyspace Notes 1362

Jun 3, 2026, 01:28:59

这瓶闻着就有种老友记的感觉,闻起来像是至少存了五十年的样子。有点炖大黄果酱的酸甜气,果味突出。 喝起来整体都很顺,适合慢慢啜。麦芽感很强,像一大块蜂蜜糖浆。底下有股淡淡的焦香,带着点烟熏,像被蜂蜜烤过似的。 收尾的时候,喉头暖暖的,回味里居然跳出类似高乐高的麦芽奶香,挺奇妙的。整体非常愉悦 😊🔥

Whiskyspace Notes 1287

Whiskyspace Notes 1287

May 27, 2026, 13:14:36

Just had a dram of this gold-coloured beauty, poured it neat and immediately caught that malty and roasted vibe on the nose — honestly smells like it's been sitting in a warehouse for at least 50 years, proper old school. There's roasted walnuts in there, almost like you've just opened a bag of mixed nuts that've been in the oven a touch too long. Got some burnt notes coming through but not in a bad way, more like the crispy edge of an apricot pie in the oven if you know what I mean 🥧 On the palate it's got that big maltiness everyone goes on about, roasted with some honey drizzled over it. There's a fruity side too — think stewed rhubarb and maybe a bit of that honey sauce your gran used to put on puddings. Quite malty and warming. Now here's the thing — it's very nice if a little rough round the edges, got this pepper liqueur kick that catches you off guard. The walnuts from the sherry wood come through nicely on the aftertaste, lingers with a touch of smoke. At 43s it's not exactly a powerhouse but honestly, all very much sippable. That rocks as a Friday night pour tbh 🥃 Would happily sit with this one for a good while, all fine by me.

Tyler Evans

Tyler Evans

May 27, 2026, 02:35:17

Kicked off with a real kick of pepper liqueur spice, like, whoa! Then the fruity side came through – like apricot pie in the oven, all warm and sweet. After a bit, it settled into this massive, roasted nutty vibe – walnuts from sherry wood, almost like Ovaltine with a honey drizzle. Hints of burnt sugar and a touch of smoke, but not overpowering. The aftertaste is long, malty, with that stewed rhubarb tartness hanging in there. Seriously feels stronger than its label – got that bold distillate punch, though it’s all very much sippable. That gold liquid just rocks. 🥃

Matthew Green

Matthew Green

May 22, 2026, 03:05:31

Lovely warm sip 🥃 Bit of honey, oak and soft spice, with a wee smoky edge. Feels cosy, slightly sweet, and nicely mellow. Could sit with this after dinner, easy.

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