Review #209; Scotch #66: Macallan 9yr Gordon and Macphail

This is a 9 year Macallan from Gordon and Macphail that I had blind, so keep that in mind while reading my notes. 

ABV: 43%

Nose: Malty, Cereal, honey, Vanilla, stone fruit,

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Cereals, malt, hay, honey, a bit of wax, slight tart bitterness,

Finish: Medium length, honey, cereal, fruit sweetness, tartness, and oak.

Rating: 6/10

Guess: This is a very malty cereal driven dram but in a good way if a bit simple. I would guess this to be an ex-bourbon cask, between 43-48%, and between 8-12 years of age. A Clynelish offering?

Reveal: Gordon & MacPhail Macallan 9 Year 43%

Off on the cask finish, but pretty good on the abv and age, though I should narrow those down in the future. All in all, I like this more than the standard 12 Mac puts out, more interesting and seems to be a bit more spirit driven. I wish more Mac IB’s got out there. Thanks!

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect