The Macallan 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 22 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Creamy. Butter. Sherry. Palate Firm. Glazed cookies. Finish Depth of tastiness. Both appetising and satisfying. Maltiness, estery spiciness (ginger?) and just a hint of smoke (I could take more). Comment Can a malt be both popular and good? Of course, but not if your taste is determined by elitism. (The same applies to musicians, writers, etc).

Dave Broom Nose Big, with well-balanced sherried notes. Juicy malt, dried fruit (date/fig) Madeira cake. Water brings the sherry notes forward: tea, rubber, oak, but it hasn’t taken over. Palate Rich, weighty. Elegant. Orange and light wood. Finish Long, oaky and winey. Comment Great balance between whisky and wood. To be honest I think this is a better Macallan than the Exceptional Cask.