The Macallan 15 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 Perhaps a touch more vanilla sweetnesss than the 12 Years Old. Palate Altogether 'bigger' in the mouth than its younger stablemates, but slightly more citric and winey. Finish Mellow, cooked fruits. Comment This is getting difficult, but the 12 Years Old still just edges it for me.

Dave Broom Nose Orange peel and ripe melon, mango, vanilla pod. hot sawdust, coconut/hazelnut, wax polish. Palate Honey, nutty oak, cooked orchard fruits (Crème de pêche, black banana). Caramel toffee, oak, bracken, malt, dark chocolate. Superb balance. Finish Very complex fruits with a spicy tingle. Comment Takes time to open but worth the wait. The complete package and arguably the best.