The Macallan 10 Years Old, Cask Strength

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 18 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Earthy, nutty, sherry. Palate Rich, big. Orange toffee. Lively. Finish Long, peppery, spicy. All spice. Comment With its distinctly reddish chestnut colour, this is clearly well sherried. An uncomplicated, robust, Macallan. Simply delicious.

Dave Broom Nose A little slick undiluted: apple, resin and orange. Water brings out rubber, fruits, nuts, orange peel and treacle. Autumnal. Palate Slightly slick sweet note. Youth and high alcohol combined makes it a pretty lively mouthful. Finish Lemon balm, pepper and sherry notes, then alcohol heat. After the fires die there’s dry wood, liquorice and soot. Comment Fiery. Alcohol dominates too much for me.