Macallan 1953 Cask 516

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In 1953 Sir Edmond Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to reach the summit of Mount Everest, Queen Elizabeth II, Joseph Stalin died, Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" premiered as did Arthur Miller's "The Crucible". "Nose: a bit meaty with the nose offering a big counter to the thumping sherry and delicate smoke. Taste: full sherry alert as the fruitcake richness goes into overdrive, as do the spices. Finish: some medium roast Santos lightens the oak while enrichening the barley. Balance: deliciously big and unflinching in its Christmas pudding intensity." - Jim Murray

This 1953 Macallan is from the Fine and Rare collection. From Sherry Butt no. 516 it is 49 years old and one of only 100 bottles in the world. 92pts Jim Murray.

750 ml