Macphunn - 18 år

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Macphunn - 18 år
Sherry Oak
70 centiliter , 56,9 % , Charles Maclean

Inköpt 2008-01-02 för SEK 1000 = 14,28 kr/cl Oöppnad

SB-nr: finns ej Jim Murray poäng (2007): Inga

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"The Macphunn" was the whisky of Sir Fitzroy Maclean's hotel, The Creggans in Strachur across Loch Fyne from Inveraray. Named after Archie Macphunn who was hung 'till deid' for sheep stealing in about 1608 - yet recovered once revived with an interesting whisky cocktail. Sir Fitzroy is no longer with us but his son Charles Maclean (no, not that one) has revived the brand. For his first bottling Charles Maclean (yes that one) has selected a single cask of an 18 year old sherry matured Speyside single malt and it is exceptional, a yield of under 300 bottles so don't delay. Min poäng: ?? p

Tasting notes från Loch Fyne Whiskies: Officiella tasting notes:

A perfect sherry matured whisky, exceptional in fact, all that you want from such a dram with a slightly salty bit. Dynamic on the tongue and takes a little water very well (pepper) with great flavour development. Superb, what makes it exceptional is the lack sulphur or tannin that blights almost all other sherry matured whiskies. With less than 300 bottles from the cask don't hesitate, one of the best whiskies I have ever enjoyed and an ace.
Appearance: Deep amber. Big beads, medium linger
Aroma: A big, rich nose, with only slight prickle. Dry marzipan and fruit cake moistened with Madeira. The cake has burnt edges, which after a while lend a slightly smoky scent to the whisky. The marzipan segues into almonds; there are cherries in the cake. Nose flattens somewhat when water is added and the fruity notes shift slightly, now joined by buttery/oily notes.
Flavour: Tasted straight, the overall flavour is very sweet, rich and warming, with a soft, full texture. Slightly tannic and mouth drying. Long finish. Drinks well straight, but benefits from a drop of water (two tea-spoons). The texture remains viscous; the taste not so sweet. Now there are some light gorse notes, with spice (allspice and white pepper) - the pepper stimulating the tongue and warming the throat.
Comment: A warming, reviving dram - perfect for recovering from a hanging! Unusually for a whisky drawn from a European oak cask, there is no trace of sulphur, and remarkably little tannic dryness. An exceptional example of this Top Class malt.


Macphunn - 18 år Sherry Oak	70 centiliter , 56,9 % , Charles Maclean
Inköpt 2008-01-02 för SEK 1000 = 14,28 kr/cl	Oöppnad
SB-nr: finns ej	Jim Murray poäng (2007): Inga
Mina kommentarer: "The Macphunn" was the whisky of Sir Fitzroy Maclean's hotel, The Creggans in Strachur across Loch Fyne from Inveraray. Named after Archie Macphunn who was hung 'till deid' for sheep stealing in about 1608 - yet recovered once revived with an interesting whisky cocktail. Sir Fitzroy is no longer with us but his son Charles Maclean (no, not that one) has revived the brand. For his first bottling Charles Maclean (yes that one) has selected a single cask of an 18 year old sherry matured Speyside single malt and it is exceptional, a yield of under 300 bottles so don't delay.	Min poäng: ?? p
Tasting notes från Loch Fyne Whiskies:	Officiella tasting notes:
A perfect sherry matured whisky, exceptional in fact, all that you want from such a dram with a slightly salty bit. Dynamic on the tongue and takes a little water very well (pepper) with great flavour development. Superb, what makes it exceptional is the lack sulphur or tannin that blights almost all other sherry matured whiskies. With less than 300 bottles from the cask don't hesitate, one of the best whiskies I have ever enjoyed and an ace.	Appearance: Deep amber. Big beads, medium linger Aroma: A big, rich nose, with only slight prickle. Dry marzipan and fruit cake moistened with Madeira. The cake has burnt edges, which after a while lend a slightly smoky scent to the whisky. The marzipan segues into almonds; there are cherries in the cake. Nose flattens somewhat when water is added and the fruity notes shift slightly, now joined by buttery/oily notes. Flavour: Tasted straight, the overall flavour is very sweet, rich and warming, with a soft, full texture. Slightly tannic and mouth drying. Long finish. Drinks well straight, but benefits from a drop of water (two tea-spoons). The texture remains viscous; the taste not so sweet. Now there are some light gorse notes, with spice (allspice and white pepper) - the pepper stimulating the tongue and warming the throat. Comment: A warming, reviving dram - perfect for recovering from a hanging! Unusually for a whisky drawn from a European oak cask, there is no trace of sulphur, and remarkably little tannic dryness. An exceptional example of this Top Class malt.