The Macallan Scott's Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old · 1979 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with mahogany depth and coppery highlights.

Nose

Deep, sherried aromas unfold with dark dried fruits—raisin, fig, prune—mingling with orange peel and toffee. Rich cacao, hazelnut and vanilla drift through lifted spice—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—while polished oak, leather, and tobacco add savory depth. A satin, velvety warmth suggests age and dignity, inviting a slow, luxuriant swirl.

Palate

Rich, opulent profile of raisin and fig cake, dark chocolate and burnt sugar mingle with orange zest, roasted almond, and toasted oak. Full-bodied and velvety, the 51.6% ABV carries spicy notes of cinnamon and clove, yielding licorice and espresso in a long, dignified finish.

Finish

Long and luxurious, the finish coats the palate with rich sherry warmth—ripe fig, dark plum, and orange zest giving way to cocoa, espresso, and toasted oak. Spices linger softly—cinnamon, clove, and a whisper of leather—carrying into a warm, velvety finale.