Macallan 2009 Speymalt Gordon & Macphail Macallan 2009 Speymalt Gordon & Macphail Tasting Notes. Nose: Polished Antique oak, with delicate peaches and vanilla. Palate: Intense antique oak with wood spices. Orange peel zest with warm root.The Macallan consistently produce whiskies that are a prime example of everything a single malt should