The Macallan Malt's Of Distinction Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 1989 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery, mahogany-tinted edges.

Nose

Opulent sherry notes unfold with dried fruit richness: raisin, fig and plum, mingled with warm toffee, vanilla oak and a hint of orange zest. Cinnamon and clove weave through hints of dark chocolate and leather, yielding a refined, velvety bouquet that speaks to classic Macallan elegance.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied Macallan on the palate, with rich dried-fruit intensity—raisin, fig, and orange zest—imbued by sherry cask sweetness. Layers of toffee, dark chocolate, and toasted almond unfold, joined by warm spices of cinnamon and clove and a touch of oak. Velvety and persistent, the finish is long, warming, and nutty, with lingering fruit and chocolate notes.

Finish

A long, luxurious finish that lingers with dark, ripe fruit and cocoa, braided with spice and oak. Sherried sweetness coats the palate, revealing dried fruits—raisin, fig, date—alongside velvety tannins. Espresso-like bitterness threads through, fading to orange zest and almond, leaving a warm, resinous tail that invites another sip.