GORDON & MACPHAIL Speymalt Macallan 2001 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 53.9%

This exceptional vintage release from the esteemed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail offers a rare glimpse into early-2000s spirit from The Macallan Distillery. Distilled in 2001 and matured for more than two decades before being bottled in 2023, this single cask expression showcases the refined depth, sherry-rich character and elegant maturity that define both The Macallan and the celebrated Speymalt series. Drawn from Cask No. 20600304 and bottled at natural cask strength, 53.9%, with only 318 bottles produced, it stands as a highly collectible Speyside release of exceptional pedigree.

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Distillery: The Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie

Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Vintage: 2001

Bottled: 2023

Cask Number: 20600304

ABV: 53.9% (Cask Strength)

Maturation: Matured in a single sherry-influenced cask selected by Gordon & MacPhail for their renowned Speymalt series, offering deep richness, dried fruits and refined oak complexity.

Size: 70cl

One of 318 bottles

Natural colour

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Expressive aromas of sherry-soaked raisins, dark cherries and polished oak, supported by cocoa, vanilla pod, gentle leather and subtle spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and beautifully balanced. Flavours of dried fruit, dark chocolate, caramel and sweet malt intertwine with warming oak spice, orange peel, roasted nuts and soft tannins. The cask strength adds vibrancy while preserving a refined, elegant structure.

Finish: Long, smooth and luxuriously layered. Notes of rich dried fruit, chocolate, mellow spice and mature oak linger in a graceful and satisfying conclusion.

About the Distillery:

Founded in 1824 in the heart of Speyside, The Macallan Distillery is globally renowned for its uncompromising approach to quality, tradition and cask selection. Known for producing richly sherried single malts of exceptional depth and character, the distillery places a strong emphasis on the use of high-quality oak casks—particularly sherry-seasoned European and American oak—which play a defining role in the flavour profile of its whiskies. With a striking modern distillery and a long-established reputation for excellence, The Macallan Distillery continues to be one of Scotland’s most prestigious and sought-after producers of single malt Scotch whisky.

About the Independent Bottler:

Founded in 1895, Gordon & MacPhail is one of Scotland’s most respected and historic independent bottlers, renowned for its meticulous cask selection and long-term maturation expertise. Based in Elgin, the company has cultivated close relationships with distilleries across Scotland for over a century, allowing them to source exceptional spirit and match it with carefully chosen casks. Their Speymalt series, focused on The Macallan Distillery, is celebrated for showcasing rare vintages, distinctive cask profiles and consistent excellence. Gordon & MacPhail remains a benchmark for quality, heritage and craftsmanship in the world of independent bottling.

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