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The Macallan Vintage Collection - Dumpy 1971 27 Years Single Malt Whisky

Macallan 1971 SV

The Macallan

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
27 years
ABV
54.2%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Macallan
Distillation Year
27.12.1971
Bottling Year
05.07.1999
Cask Types
Sherry butt

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Lowest Price:€2,750.00(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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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2368

Whiskyspace Notes 2368

Jul 7, 2026, 06:13:03

<think> 嗯,我现在需要帮用户生成一段关于威士忌的饮用感受。用户是一位普通的英国威士忌爱好者,所以语言要自然,像是随口分享的感觉。首先,我得仔细看看用户给的关键词,然后把这些关键词转化成日常的口语表达。 用户给了两组关键词,看起来有点重复,但没关系,我需要综合起来。关键词包括“ Quite complex yet coherent”,“lots of sherry”,“smoked tea”,“Notes of fir honey”等等。这些词汇都很具体,我需要把它们连贯地组织起来,让描述听起来自然。 首先,威士忌的复杂性,可以用“complex”和“coherent”来表达,说明虽然味道丰富但不混乱。然后,提到“lots of sherry”,这可能让人联想到干果或橡木的味道。接着,“smoked tea”可以描述为烟熏茶的感觉,可能带有一点温暖和舒适感。 “Fir honey”和“parsley and chive”可能让人联想到蜂蜜的甜味和香草的清新。然后,“bitter caramel”和“raspberry drops”可以结合起来,描述为苦甜的焦糖和覆盆子的酸甜。接着,“

Whiskyspace Notes 2055

Whiskyspace Notes 2055

Jun 26, 2026, 05:17:35

This one's got a proper punch, really coats the mouth with something sweet and bold. Starts off quite hot but settles into this deep, dark amber warmth. Loads of sherry going on here, proper farmy sort of notes, like a rustic Spanish night. There's this weird rubbery edge, but it's not off-putting, just different. You get whiffs of manure and cough syrup, but then there's this lovely fir honey and strawberry liqueur mixed with a hint of rum sweetness. The finish just lingers forever, with black nougat and raspberry drops dancing about. Odd herbal bits too—dried chervil, parsley, chive—like a garden after rain. Got a rough, powerful side but somehow still smooth. Not sure what that eau de vie note is, but it's intriguing. Most enjoyable, even if it's a bit untamed 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1784

Whiskyspace Notes 1784

Jun 23, 2026, 12:41:47

第一口就来势汹汹,热乎乎的火腿味儿直冲鼻子,还夹着点"农场味"的雪莉酒那种粗犷劲儿。舌尖先是一阵辣辣的热感,像刚出锅的热油煎熏肉,但没过多久就被一股草本园子的清香压住——新鲜欧芹和细香葱的味道盖过了一切,跟着来的是草莓甜酒兑了点朗姆的余韵。 没过多久,橙子皮的苦甜、烟熏茶的焦木味儿,还有那股子"老酒陈酿"的陈皮气息就轮番上阵。黑巧克力牛轧糖的浓郁夹杂着松脂蜜的甜腻,简直像在嚼一块树脂涂层的糖果。后段又冒出点薄荷的清凉,像嚼了块口香糖,但转眼就被辣椒粉似的胡椒味儿顶得够呛。 最奇葩的是那股橡胶味儿,一开始还挺明显,结果越喝越像在嚼轮胎,但偏偏又夹着一丝动物棚圈的臭味儿——这玩意儿还挺有层次,像在花园里翻土时突然闻到的腐殖土气息。最后拖着长长的余韵,舌尖还残留着盐渍橙子酱的咸甜和一丝"老鼠药"似的止咳糖浆回音。 整体就是一匹脱缰的野马,粗犷又复杂,但喝着还挺过瘾,就是有点不太听话。

Whiskyspace Notes 1469

Whiskyspace Notes 1469

Jun 5, 2026, 12:09:32

倒出来一看就是深琥珀色,挂杯挺慢的。你第一口下去会发现好多胡椒的辛辣感,但奇怪的是,又有股甜味糊在舌头上。接着能闻到类似欧芹和香葱的草本香,甚至还有点橡胶轮胎的气味。 喝着喝着,熟透的橘子、各种煮过的水果味道都冒出来。这个雪莉桶的感觉很“农舍风”,真的能隐隐闻到点…呃…牲口棚和粪肥的味道?但居然不讨厌! 后段有烟熏茶、咸味橘子果酱的感觉,还有点像草莓利口酒混了朗姆酒。偶尔会跳出黑焦糖、老酒窖的那种陈年感,或者一点点薄荷和树蜜的甜。最后回味很长,烤火腿、止咳糖浆、黑色牛轧糖的影子都在。 整体很狂野,但莫名地和谐,复杂又协调。虽然还有点冲,但真的让人停不下来 😂。

Nathan Khan

Nathan Khan

May 27, 2026, 06:06:47

Just poured a glass – dark amber colour, looks rich. First sip hit almost hot, with lots of oomph – a bit rough but powerful, yet sweet and coating. 🌶️ It’s complex but hangs together well. Notes of fir honey and toffee come through, mixed with strawberry liqueur and a hint of rum. Fresh herbs and pepper tickle the nose, and there’s black nougat in the background. Whiffs of manure? Sounds odd, but it adds a farmy sherry feel. Quick to become rounder. I’m getting smoked tea, overripe oranges, and salted orange marmalade. A tad rubbery at times, with old rancio and eau de vie notes – maybe arak? Cough syrup sweetness, bitter caramel, even resinous hints. Keeps developing; minty and raspberry drops pop up, with dried chervil. Lots of sherry influence – still quite hot but extremely present. The finish is long, lingering on. Very enjoyable, even if untamed. 😊

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