Macallan 2005 Speymalt Gordon & Macphail #6863 58.5% 70cl Brave New Spirits some gingerbread

some gingerbread

The lightly peated expression is matured in a trio of casks: first-fill ex-bourbon

Nikka Pure malt black is a departure from the lighter side with a subtle shift towards a more smoky element

Palate: Rich fresh tangy with creamy vanilla and woody spice

Palate: The age shines through from the first sip

Macallan 2005 Speymalt Gordon & Macphail #6863 58.5% 70cl Brave New Spirits some gingerbreadMacallan 2005 Speymalt Gordon & Macphail #6863 58. 5% 70cl Distilled at the iconic Speyside single malt distillery back in 2005, this Macallan expression was released by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail. Part of its Speymalt series, it was matured in a first fill sherry hogshead, resulting in rich, chocolatey, dark fruit notes. The expression is limited to just 409 bottles.