The Macallan Fine & Rare 1961
1961
THE YEAR THAT WAS
The farthing, which had been used since the 13th century, ceased to be legal tender in the UK. President Kennedy asked Congress for $531 million to put a man on the moon. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space on board Vostok 1. The first electric toothbrush is produced and Niagara Falls starts producing hydroelectric power for the first time.
Discover the Year
Love of beauty is TASTE. The creation of beauty is ART.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Details
AGE OF WHISKY 15 Years Old
YEAR BOTTLED 1976
ORIGIN Acquired in bottle from a private collection.
TOTAL OUTTURN 22 Bottle Equivalents
TINT 33
AVAILABILITY 750ml, 700ml
The Experience
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COLOUR
Cherry Wood
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NOSE
Orange zest, rich dried fruits with a slight nuttiness.
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PALATE
Citrus and peat smoke, oak wood spices.
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FINISH
Sweet wood spices, with dried fruits in the background.
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STRENGTH
47.3% vol Natural Cask Strength
