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About This Whisky
The Macallan 72 Years Old in Lalique, The Genesis Decanter, was released in 2018 to mark the opening of the new Macallan distillery.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Delicate peat and soft oak smoke, with lemon and green apple over vanilla, raisins and a hint of ginger.
- Palate: Delicate peat smoke with soft vanilla and a surprising sweet oak smoke; gentle wood spice fades to a viscous coating of citrus fruits and subtle green apples.
- Finish: Medium and fruity, with a sweet oaky mouthfeel.
Serving & Food
Serve very small measures at room temperature and add nothing. Taste it slowly over an evening, with still water alongside and no food.
Good to Know
How many decanters? 600, numbered.
When was it distilled? In the 1940s.
Product Details
| Producer | The Macallan |
| Country | Scotland |
| Age | 72 years old |
| Vintage | 1940s |
| ABV | 42% |
| Size | 750mL |
| Edition | 600 numbered decanters |
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About the Distillery
Alexander Reid licensed The Macallan at Easter Elchies in 1824, and Edrington has owned it since 1999. In 2018 it opened a new distillery on the estate, designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.