GORDON & MACPHAIL Speymalt Macallan 2001 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 55.4%

This distinguished single cask release from Gordon & MacPhail’s renowned Speymalt series offers a rare opportunity to experience early-2000s spirit from The Macallan Distillery in its purest form. Distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2022 after more than two decades of maturation, this expression displays the rich sherry influence and refined complexity that define both Macallan and Gordon & MacPhail’s longstanding partnership. Drawn from Cask No. 10046805 and bottled at natural cask strength, 55.4%, with only 297 bottles produced, this is a highly collectible Speyside malt of remarkable depth and elegance.

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Distillery: The Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie

Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Vintage: 2001

Bottled: 2022

Cask Number: 10046805

ABV: 55.4% (Cask Strength)

Maturation: Matured in a single cask selected by Gordon & MacPhail for the Speymalt series, offering rich dried fruits, mature oak and classic sherry-led complexity.

Size: 70cl

One of 297 bottles

Natural colour

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Aromas of sherry-soaked raisins, dark plums and polished oak, enriched by notes of cocoa, vanilla, sweet spice and hints of leather and orange peel.

Palate: Rich, full-bodied and beautifully structured. Layers of dried fruit, dark chocolate, caramel and sweet malt develop alongside warming oak spice, roasted nuts and subtle citrus accents. The cask strength enhances both depth and vibrancy, delivering an expressive and refined experience.

Finish: Long, warming and elegantly balanced. Lingering notes of dried fruit, cocoa powder, gentle spice and seasoned oak create a luxurious 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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