Macallan : Speymalt 23 Year Old 1st Fill Sherry Hogshead Itinéraires Collection Gordon & MacPhail 2001

Tasting characteristics and advice for Speymalt 23 Year Old 1st Fill Sherry Hogshead Itinéraires Collection Gordon & MacPhail 2001 Macallan

Tasting

Nose
The aromatic profile is rich and full-bodied, with great complexity. Powdery notes of rice emerge, a dominant candied orange, and roasted hints of coffee. The floral dimension unfolds with chamomile and iris, while autumnal aromas of mushrooms and moss add depth. Raisins and Reinette apple bring a juicy fruity layer, complemented by discreet medicinal nuances reminiscent of mustard poultice.

Palate
The attack unfolds broadly and nobly, with a slightly oxidative character. Flavors of curry, fresh walnut, and grated ginger intertwine with notes of hay, evoking a Jura vin de paille. The development reveals candied lemon and mustard seed that generate pronounced gustatory energy. Malted barley gradually appears, asserting this whisky’s cereal character.

Food pairings and serving moments

This exceptional whisky is best enjoyed neat at room temperature to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity. A few drops of water can be added to reveal further nuances. Its power and richness make it an ideal companion for spiced dishes, aged cheeses, or dried fruit desserts.

Mixology

This 23-year-old Speymalt is an exceptional product that deserves to be savored unadorned to fully appreciate the quality of its maturation and the complexity of its aromatic profile.

A Speyside Single Malt whisky with an oxidative and complex character

The Macallan, an iconic Speyside distillery

Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid near Craigellachie, The Macallan stands as one of Speyside’s iconic distilleries. Owned by The Edrington Group since 1999, Macallan is distinguished by maturation in sherry casks, notably Oloroso, and by its stringent standards for barley, historically renowned for Golden Promise. With its new distillery inaugurated in 2018, equipped with 36 stills, this single malt ranks among the most sought-after worldwide.

Speymalt 23 Year Old 2001: first-fill sherry hogshead by Gordon & MacPhail

This Speymalt 23 Year Old 1st Fill Sherry Hogshead Itinéraires Collection Gordon & MacPhail 2001 comes from one of Scotland’s most prestigious independent bottlers. Founded in 1895 in Elgin in Speyside, Gordon & MacPhail has specialized in selecting and maturing exceptional casks. The Speymalt from Macallan collection, launched in 1998, brings together rare vintages, with the oldest dating back to 1938, 1940, 1950, and 1965.
For this series, Gordon & MacPhail selected a first-fill sherry hogshead, ensuring maximum wood influence on the distillate. Bottled cask strength at 58.3% without chill-filtration, this Scotch whisky preserves the full integrity of its aromas and texture.