Macallan 1990 15 Years Old bottled 2005 Murray McDavid (MM) 46% alc by vol. 700ml with OC
€375.00*
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Filling level into neck, label and capsule very good.
Product information
Macallan 1990 | 15 Years Old | Murray McDavid (2005) | 46%
Bottler: Murray McDavid (Independent bottling)
Distilled: 1990
Bottled: 2005 (→ 15 years maturation)
Alcohol content: 46% (unpeated, not chill-filtered)
Cask type: Probably ex-bourbon cask, with post-maturation in a special finish cask (typical of Murray McDavid's "ACE" series)
Background
Murray McDavid is known for creative cask manipulations ("Additional Cask Enhancement" or ACE), often choosing base whiskies from ex-bourbon casks and giving them a short finish in exotic casks (e.g. wine, rum, port, cognac).
This bottling dates from the peak of independent Macallan bottlings (1990 distillates are highly prized).
Sensory profile (typical of Macallan 1990s + Murray McDavid style)
Colour: Gold to amber (natural, no colouring added).
Nose:
Classic Macallan elegance: orange marmalade, dried apricots, vanilla.
Ex-bourbon influence: coconut, honey, delicate oak spice.
ACE finish: Possibly tropical fruit (pineapple), floral notes or exotic spices.
Palate:
Silky texture, medium-bodied.
Ripe stone fruit (peach, mirabelle plum), caramel, mild oak tannins.
Complex sweetness with citrus finesse and nuttiness (almonds).
Finish:
Long-lasting, warm and balanced.
Spicy-woody note (cinnamon, pepper), carried by sweetish fruit flavours.
Specialities & quality
Strength: 46% vol. enables a good balance between flavour development and drinking flow.
Maturation: 15 years in the Scottish climate lends depth without masking the fresh fruit profile.
Rarity: Independent Macallan bottlings from the 1990s are highly sought-after and collectible today.
Typical Murray McDavid: The ACE finish adds a creative dimension, but remains subtle enough not to overpower the Macallan character.
Rating & market value
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (##########_0__/5)
An excellent, multi-layered malt with typical Macallan elegance and a creative twist.Collector's value: High! Current market prices are €350-500+ (depending on condition, original packaging and demand).
Drinking maturity: Optimally matured - a pleasure now, but still storable.
Conclusion
The Macallan 1990 15 Years Old by Murray McDavidrepresents the heyday of independent bottlings: It combines the timeless quality of Macallan with the experimental spirit of Murray McDavid. A malt for connoisseurs that captures the characteristic fruitiness of the 1990s vintages and enriches it with a cleverly chosen cask finish.
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Alcohol: | 46 |
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Colour: | golden |
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Country: | Scotland |
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Filling quantity: | 750 ml |
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Flavour: | Whisky |
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Grape variety: | Grain, water, yeast, wood |
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Product type: | Spirits |
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Region: | Highlands |
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Type of wine: | Whisky |
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Vintage: | 1990 |
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Producer: | Macallan |
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Allergens: Sulphites
Bottler: Producer