The Macallan 18 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 Spices, barley, subtle floral perfume. Palate Firm and confident. More spices, ginger, some trademark Macallan honey and malt. Finish Honey lingers, angelica. Comment A lovely, elegant yet large whisky. Why would you ever use sherry wood?

Dave Broom Nose Drier. Robust and oily: earthy, seasoned oak, hazelnut, dry spices. Cherry stone, dried apricot, ripe pineapple, melon, peels, then into coconut and cocoa. Palate Mouthcoating. Peaches cut with toasted nuts, ginger powder, cherry stone, burnt grass. Finish Dry, a little fresh malt. Comment Good weight. Ripe.