Description
Distillery bottling Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt
Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt is a limited edition bottling in which Richard Patterson has recreated the actual Mackinlay’s whisky taken on the ill-fated Shackleton Antarctic expedition to the South pole in 1907 and found in 2007 beneath the expeditions Antarctic hut It is presented in a replica bottle and wooden case – just as Shackleton left it. The blend contains malts from Speyside, Islands and Highlands including Glen Mhor from 1983, the year the distillery closed. 50,000 bottles have been produced and with each bottle sold £5 is donated to the Antartica Heritage Trust.
Tasting Notes
| Nose |
| W&M: Soft, elegant & refined. Delicate
aromas of crushed apple, pear and fresh
pineapple arouse the senses. The spirit is
exciting and vibrant with attractive notes
of oak shavings that release hints of
buttery vanilla, creamy caramel and
nutmeg. A whisper of marmalade,
cinnamon and even a tease of smoke,
ginger and muscovado sugar completes
this spectrum of delight. |
| Taste |
| W&M: With a generous strength of 47.3%
this gives the spirit plenty of impact on
the palate but in a mild warming manner.
Harmonious and exhilarating. Whispers of
gentle bonfire smoke slowly give way to
spicy rich toffee, treacle and pecan nuts.
These enticing flavours linger lovingly on
the palate but are soon combined by a
sensual, complex array of creme brulee,
orange rind and freshly baked bread. It is
a remarkable tapestry of tantalising taste
sensations which truly rewards the
palate. |
More Information
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Producer:
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Distillery bottling |
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ABV:
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47.3%
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| Other Whisky Type: | Blended and Vatted |
| Volume: | 70cl |
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