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Scotch Whisky Review: Macallan 1989 Duncan Taylor Whisky Galore

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Scotch Whisky Review: Macallan 1989 Duncan Taylor Whisky Galore

This is a Macallan 1989 released by independent bottler Duncan Taylor as part of their Whisky Galore series. Bottled at 40%, this expression is now hard to find and limited largely to auctions.

by Ed Leigh
April 26, 2025

Ed Leigh is the founder of TopWhiskies.com and an expert in independent bottlers.

Tasting Notes:

About:

This is a Macallan 1989 released by independent bottler Duncan Taylor as part of their Whisky Galore series. Bottled at 40%, this expression is now hard to find and limited largely to auctions.

Appearance:

Medium gold. Oily in the glass with pronounced legs.

Nose:

Toffee apples in the autumn. Raisin fudge. Oak, vanilla and wood spice.

Palate:

Medium mouthfeel. Elegant sherried fruits with redcurrants, raisins and plums. Orange peel and malt loaf. Refined oak together with vanilla and wood spice.

Finish:

Medium to long. Sherried fruits fading through raisin and walnut fudge into a touch of wood spice.

Comments:

Great quality, tasty and eminently quaffable. Mouthfeel and flavour intensity may benefit from an extra 6-8% on the ABV.

Ed Leigh

Ed Leigh is a recognized authority on independent bottlers and artisan Scotch whisky. In 2019, he founded TopWhiskies.com, a specialist retailer dedicated to promoting these often family-run businesses and showcasing their small-batch releases. Based in London, Ed holds certifications in both wine and spirits from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

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