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About This Whisky
A 1971 vintage Macallan Anniversary Malt, distilled in 1971 and bottled in 1997 after 25 years in sherry casks.
The Anniversary Malt series ran from 1983, when the first bottle carried the 1957 vintage, until the early 2000s.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Opulent sherry: dark plum, raisin and fig, with toffee, orange zest, cinnamon and a touch of leather.
- Palate: Silky, with caramel, dark chocolate and dried fig, spiced with clove and ginger.
- Finish: Resinous, with espresso, cocoa and a gentle sweetness that holds on.
Serving & Food
Serve it neat and unchilled, then try roasted chestnuts or panforte.
Good to Know
Is it a US bottling? Yes. The 75cl size was for the US market.
When was it bottled? 1997, at 43%.
Product Details
| Producer | The Macallan |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
| Cask | Sherry casks |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Vintage | 1971 / 1997 |
| ABV | 43% |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Distillery
Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and schoolteacher, took out a licence at Easter Elchies above the River Spey in 1824. Edrington has owned The Macallan since 1999, and it is still made only on that estate.