Taster

Nose: Sherried. Raisiny. Toasted nuts.

Palate: Rich. Smooth. Toffeeish. Port-like.

Finish: Spicy. Liquorice. Mint, late warming.

Comment: Closest to The Macallan of today, appropriately enough.

Score: 9.3

Taster

Nose: Sweetest of the range and the most 'classically' Macallan: toffee (Rolos), crème brûlée, chestnut honey, spice, rubber. Figgy and resinous.

Palate: Rich slippery texture that coats the mouth. Rich and ripe with spikes of dry spices (nutmeg/cinnamon).

Finish: Good length sulphur, oil/resin, chocolate and bitter orange.

Comment: Dry Oloroso.

Score: 8.5