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Client photo: G&M Speymalt Macallan 1999/2021, 57.5%, with glass; cask number is not visible.
Macallan

Gordon & Macphail Speymalt Macallan 1999 2021 57,5% Cask 12385

Whisky facts

Region
Speyside
Independent Bottler
Gordon & Macphail
ABV
57.5%
Vintage
1999
Bottled
2021
Cask number
12385

Quite a good modern sherry whisky and definitely very good value for money when compared to an OB Macallan 21 as this is less than half of the price (only ~300€)

Available at Amber Room90
Client photo: Douglas Laing Old & Rare Macallan, 30 years; bottle view.
Macallan

Douglas Laing Old & Rare Macallan 1979 2009 30 Years Old

Whisky facts

Region
Speyside
Independent Bottler
Douglas Laing
Age
30 years
Vintage
1979
Bottled
2009

A 30 year old Macallan from the 1970s that does not look over-sherried or even sherried at all, bottled at a 45,1% ABV that is quite close to actual OB Macallans. An interesting & affordable 30yo non-sherried Macallan for those who want to try something new

Available at Amber Room89
Benriach 1976 2012 35 Years Old 47,4% — bottle label
BenRiach

Benriach 1976 2012 35 Years Old 47,4%

Whisky facts

Region
Speyside
Bottling type
Official Bottling
Age
35 years
ABV
47.4%
Vintage
1976
Bottled
2012
Cask type
Hogshead
Bottles in release
193

A good Benriach, not mind-blowing by any means and certainly not cheap at 80 SGD for a 2cl pour but it does the job

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The Auld Alliance Heavily Peated Tomintoul 2001 2015 52,1% — bottle label
Tomintoul

The Auld Alliance Heavily Peated Tomintoul 2001 2015 52,1%

Whisky facts

Region
Speyside
Independent Bottler
Auld Alliance
Age
14 years
ABV
52.1%
Vintage
2001
Bottled
2015
Cask type
Refill Hogshead
Bottles in release
220

It’s not everyday you come across a young heavily peated Tomintoul, definitely had to try this considering that I’ve only drank really old 40+yo Tomintouls before. A young whisky but not bad by any means, a good budget Speyside option

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Signatory Vintage Glen Grant 1964 1990 25 Years Old 46% — bottle label
Glen Grant

Signatory Vintage Glen Grant 1964 1990 25 Years Old 46%

Whisky facts

Region
Speyside
Independent Bottler
Signatory Vintage
Age
25 years
ABV
46%
Vintage
1964
Bottled
1990
Cask type
Sherry Casks
Cask number
10717,18,19
Bottles in release
5200

Everytime I go to a whisky bar I tell myself to give these old style sherry whiskies another try as I don’t typically like them due to the dark & bitter profile

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Ian Macleod Chieftain Speyside 1973 2015 57,4% Cask 7992 — bottle label

Ian Macleod Chieftain Speyside 1973 2015 57,4% Cask 7992

Whisky facts

Region
Speyside
Independent Bottler
Ian Macleod
ABV
57.4%
Vintage
1973
Bottled
2015
Cask type
First Fill Sherry Butt
Cask number
7992
Bottles in release
369

Haven’t had a 1973 Secret Speyside for a while but they have never disappoint & are very consistent in terms of quality, but this is definitely one of the most sherried bottle I’ve seen

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