Back in 1950, Macallan wasn't the luxury and marketing monster that it is nowadays. Back then, they struggle to sell all of their production, and James Gordon & Co. (Who will later become Gordon & MacPhail) used to buy their new make and bottle Macallan's Spirit as "PRIDE OF STRATHSPEY". So, even if this independent bottling belongs to an "undisclosed" distillery, it is aknowledge that this is indeed a Macallan from 1950. Bottled in 1970 at 40%abv, this is a 20yo whisky. This was part of "The Perfect Collection" by Richard Gooding; and it is one of the 10 bottles i won at that iconic and historic auction. On the nose, it is absolutely breathtaking. Very sherried, starts with a lovely coffee aroma. Caramel popcorn, figs, hints of lemon and passionfruit. The aroma will become much sweeter after a first sip, with an incredible blackberry marmalade note. On the palate, this is one of the most delicious single malts i have ever tasted. Liquorice, blackberry jam, thick sherriness. Very winey, it has figs, raisins, plums. Very elegant, smooth and very tasty. Aftertaste is the only moment where it lost some points, because even if it is wonderful, it is not very long. Prunes, clove, figs and quince dessert. There is a hint of salt, it is more like a dark chocolate with salt (i love those ones). Cinnamon. Overall, i must say that even if i am not a Macallan fan, now i understand why it gain its prestige. This older spirits had some characteristics that the new ones don't, specially because i feel that nowadays Macallan is releasing new, young and NAS bottlings every two days. A fantastic dram, the finish could be longer to score perfection, but still a remarkable whisky. I rate it 97 over 100. Slàinte!