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Macallan 1978 Gordon & Macphail

Macallan 1978 Gordon & Macphail

Available for A$3,546

Region: Speyside
ABV: 40%
Size: 700ml

A The Macallan from 1978 by the respected independent bottler Gordon & Macphail. The Macallan is a distillery in the Speyside region in Scotland. At an ABV (alcohol by volume) of 40% - close to the minimum strength that whisky can be bottled - and therefore to be considered a "standard" strength whisky.

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Common questions about Macallan 1978 Gordon & Macphail

What is the best price for Macallan 1978 Gordon & Macphail?

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What region is Macallan 1978 Gordon & Macphail from?

This expression is from the Speyside whisky region.

Community flavour profile

Based on 205 archived reviews

Defining characteristics

Compared with other whisky brands

sherry 3.3x nutmeg 2.4x orange 2.2x butter 2.2x raisins 2.2x

Most common notes

sherry
vanilla
oak
fruit
rich
smooth

Across 205 archived community reviews, The Macallan Whisky is most frequently associated with sherry, vanilla and oak notes, with sherry, nutmeg and orange appearing more often than the category average.

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