One cask of Macallan Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled 1989. Originally filled on 06/03/1989 into a refill Customer Hogshead with 249 bulk Litres.
This cask was regauged on 04/06/2018. The new regauged litres were found to be approximately 132 Bulk litres at a strength of 42.4%. This would currently yield approximately 188 x 70cl bottles of whisky currently at 29 years old
- Distillery: Macallan
- Distilled: 1989
- Age: 29 years old Cask No: 3480
- Cask Type: Refill Customer Hogshead.
- Original Filled: Litres of Alcohol 158 @ 63.5%
- Original Bulk Litres 249 @ 63.5%
- New re-gauged: 04/06/2018 - 55.8 litres of Alcohol
- New re-gauged 132 Bulk Litres
- Current Cask Strength: 42.4%
- Currently yielding approximately 188 x 70cl Bottles
This cask is held at Macallan Distillery, Easter Elchies House, Scotland. Annual storage must be arranged directly with the Warehouse after the sale. Contact details will be given by the current cask owner.
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Whisky Online Auctions Tasting Notes: Macallan Cask #3480
Colour: White Wine
Nose: Surprisingly, and rather thrillingly, quite fruity. There are these distinctly tropical aspects which nod towards these old Irish single malts from similar vintages. Lots of lemon, melon, ripe apple, gooseberry, banana and guava. An even mix of ripe green and tropical fruits that gives an abundance of freshness. There’s also raw malt, buttery cereals and barley water. A wonderful example of a naked and distillery character forward old Macallan.
Palate: Cornflour, buttered toast and earthier, sootier qualities as well. Some hints of peppery watercress, ointment, sack cloth and lemon balm. Milk bottle sweeties, cornflakes and drier notes of crushed aspirin and menthol gum. Some dried herbs as well, bouquet garni, olive oil and a hint of angelic root. Light in texture but there’s still a firmness about it overall which is quite satisfying.
Finish: Good length. Rather oily, buttery, cereal and lemony. Moving more towards a classical style Speyside.
Comments: Ready for bottling now. More textbook on the palate but the nose is really terrific. Overall an excellent Macallan that shows the distillery character up front and in a lighter profile than usual. The emphasis on fruits is extremely interesting.