The Macallan 10 Years Old, Fine Oak

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 42 by Gavin Smith and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Gavin Smith Nose More zest than the eight Years Old, fresh lemon, then it begins to veer towards sticky buns. Palate Dry, with resin notes. Dried fruits. Finish Appreciably longer than the 8 Years Old. Quite astringent. Comment The extra two years have made this a little drier, and it still lacks complexity. Improvement to come here.

Dave Broom Nose Broad. Buttery and soft. Ripe fruits, demerara. Dusty and malty underneath, with some floral notes. Palate Soft and creamy but still young. A plump palate with brioche, light red fruits and crisp cereal. Finish Clean, refreshing, apple mint. Hard butterscotch, rhubarb. Comment Best neat. Clean, crisp attack.