The Macallan Fine & Rare 1964
1964
THE YEAR THAT WAS
Scotsman, James Black, developed the first successful beta-blocker to treat heart problems. In South Africa, African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment. Donald Campbell broke both the world land (403.1mph) and water (276.3mph) speed records. At The Macallan, a second distillery is built alongside the original in response to increasing demand.
Discover the Year
Every instant of TIME is a pinprick of ETERNITY.
Marcus Aurelius
The Details
AGE OF WHISKY 37 Years Old
YEAR BOTTLED 2002
CASK TYPE Hogshead
CASK No. 3312
TOTAL OUTTURN 135 Bottle Equivalents
TINT 13
AVAILABILITY 750ml, 700ml, 50ml
The Experience
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COLOUR
Beech
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NOSE
Huge fresh smouldering peats with apples, citrus and floral perfume notes.
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PALATE
Rich peaty phenols and wood smoke with hints of fruits.
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FINISH
Burning peat and wood – a surprising character from a Speysider.
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STRENGTH
58.2% vol Natural Cask Strength
