Macallan

Macallan The Original Staggering Stuff 20 Year Old, Sherry Hogshead Cask, Cask #1223, 1989, The Original Staggering Stuff, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 20
Average Score
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Description

This Macallan was distilled in January 1989 and matured in single hogshead #1223 for 20 years. It was bottled privately for Tim Hughes under the title The Original Staggering Stuff . Macallan 1989 Staggering Stuff 20 Year Old It may be hard to imagine today, but for much of the 20th century, Macallan was primarily a constituent malt in blends. It was not until the 1980s downturn in the market that ...

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Cask type
Sherry Hogshead
Bottling
Independent Bottling - The Original Staggering Stuff
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
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Cask no.
1223
Batch
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PPM
N.A
Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
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Has box
N.A
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
The Original Staggering Stuff
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Private Bottling
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich and complex with layers of dried fruits, particularly figs and raisins, mingling with notes of Seville orange marmalade.
Palate
Full-bodied and smooth, showcasing flavors of treacle, dried cherries, and spicy fruit compote. The sherry influence is evident, with rich, nutty undertones and a touch of dark chocolate.
Finish
Long and lingering, with a beautifully balanced blend of spiced oak, sweet fruit, and a hint of smokiness.
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