Old & Rare Platinum The Macallan, 28 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 58 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Mature. Ever so slightly musty. Cognac-like nuttiness, some saddle soap, still a malty edge (draff). Palate Expands well in the mouth with light grip on the sides and almost blackcurrant sweetness in the middle before a bonfire smoke emerges. Dusty and slightly nutty. Finish Fresh and malty. Comment Have this without water. Hinting at complexity.

Arthur Motley Nose Crispy basil, nectarines, those foamy banana sweets, vanilla cream. Damp grass. Smoke from a fire made with damp logs. Lemon juice, peaches and Madeira cake. Palate More peaches and cream, toast and a wisp of woodsmoke. Finish Woody bitterness, like chewing a pencil. Comment A quality spirit standing up to a long maturation.