Macallan Speymalt 2000 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in refill sherry casks. Bottled by Gordon & Mac Phail. The Macallan The Macallan Distillery was established by Alexander Reid in 1824 near Easter Elchies House on the Easter Elchies estate. Easter Elchies House dates back to 1700. Macallan Distillery is a malt whisky distillery situated in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. The old still house was re-commissioned in 2008 & now Macallan Distillery operates with two still houses sheltering twenty-one copper stills. On-site maturation is carried out in traditional dunnage warehouses & by racking in large new warehouses on the estate. The Macallan visitor centre welcomes visitors throughout the year & offers distillery tours. The Macallan Distillery also participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Sherried, with fragrant fruity notes. Hints of marzipan/almonds. Some brown sugar & influences of Christmas cake develop. Palate: Some subtle spice, pronounced dried fruit influences, with a hint of oak. Smooth & buttery.