The Macallan 10 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 8 by Michael Jackson and Doug McIvor.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Apricot-like sherry and buttery, honeyish, malt character. Lots of roundness and depth, even at this young age. Palate Lots of sherry, without being rich. Plenty of malt. Sweetish. Very faint hints of flowering currant and Calvados. Tightly combined flavours. Finish Satisfying, malty, gingery, becoming dry, with a hint of smoke. Comment Very satisfying.

Doug McIvor Nose Bewitching balance of heady sherry, spice and wood. Subtle rhubarby and smoky suggestions. Palate Big, creamy nutty and spicy. An obvious rich sherry character prevails. Finish Lingering and soothing with wood spices and soft peat. Comment A king-pin malt which never disappoints.