Gordon & Macphail Macallan 14 Year Old 2019 Release (30ml, 43%)

Gordon & Macphail Macallan 14 Year Old 2019 Release (30ml, 43%)

Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail—the undisputed masters of independent sherry maturation—this 14-year-old expression highlights the incredible harmony between Macallan’s rich, oily Speyside distillate and G&M’s bespoke European oak sherry casks. Released in 2019, this non-chill filtered single malt delivers a classical, vintage-style sherry profile bursting with dark dried fruits, warm winter spices, and velvety chocolate tones.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich, inviting, and deeply complex. It opens with luscious aromas of stewed raisins, Medjool dates, and sweet orange marmalade. As it develops, layers of cinnamon spice, dark cocoa, and polished oak emerge alongside a gentle hint of toasted hazelnut.

Palate: Smooth, rounded, and deliciously coating. Waves of sherried fruitcake, poached plums, and demerara sugar cascade across the tongue, balanced by rich dark chocolate, clove, and sweet ginger spice.

Finish: Long, warming, and elegantly dry. The rich sweetness slowly transitions into lingering notes of drying oak tannins, candied citrus peel, warm baking spices, and a touch of dark espresso.

Why this bottle is special:

This bottle is special because Gordon & MacPhail holds a unique place in Macallan’s history, having filled Macallan spirit into their own hand-selected casks for nearly a century. Furthermore, because Gordon & MacPhail controls the wood selection from start to finish, this 14-year-old offers a fascinating contrast to official distillery releases—delivering an authentic, old-school sherry maturation that showcases why G&M’s Macallan stock is world-renowned.