Gordon and MacPhail Speymalt Macallan 2001 24 Year Old Cask #23602101

Gordon & MacPhail Speymalt Macallan 2001 24 Year Old Cask #23602101 was distilled at The Macallan Distillery in 2001 and independently bottled by Gordon & MacPhail after 24 years of maturation. Created as part of the prestigious Speymalt from Macallan Distillery range, this single-cask release matured in a first-fill sherry hogshead and was bottled at a cask-strength 58.6% ABV. Released specifically for the Alberta market, Cask #23602101 produced only 332 bottles. Its sherry-led character combines vibrant citrus and dried fruit with dark chocolate, brown sugar, warming spice, and a lingering red-fruit finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with dark chocolate, sticky toffee pudding, roasted nuts, mature hard cheeses, or slow-roasted beef to complement the whisky's rich sherry, fruit, and spice profile.

Tasting Notes: A rich, full-strength Speyside single malt balancing bright orange and dried fruit with brown sugar, dark chocolate, cinnamon, pepper, and raspberry.

Nose: Vibrant orange leads into warming cinnamon and rich stewed raisin aromas.

Palate: Brown sugar and dark chocolate provide a rich, sweet foundation, followed by a pronounced peppery spice.

Finish: Lingering raspberry compote brings a fruity, persistent conclusion to the rich sherry-driven palate.

Serve: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a tulip-shaped whisky glass. A few drops of still water may be added gradually to open the aromas and soften the 58.6% cask strength.