Macallan 1989 Samaroli Very Limited Edtion Cask Nr.8274

Description

The Macallan 1989 Samaroli Very Limited Edition, bottled in 2003 from Sherry Puncheon cask no. 8274, stands as one of the most unconventional and debated independent Macallan releases ever produced. Limited to just 798 bottles worldwide and bottled at 45% ABV, this expression defies classic Macallan expectations. On the nose, it is distinctly un-sherried in style, revealing notes of candle wax, almond paste, paraffin and an unusual medicinal edge, supported by chalk and hints of absinthe. The palate continues in a strikingly atypical direction, offering flavours of rubber, ham, ink, plastic and bison grass vodka, creating a profile that feels almost experimental. The finish is fairly long, yet bitter, grassy and dominated by waxy, paraffinic tones. This is not a whisky designed to please universally, but rather one that intrigues, challenges and provokes discussion—an eccentric Macallan that has earned cult status among collectors for its sheer individuality.