
Paid: N/A – Sample
Distilled/Owned by: Macallan / Edrington Group
Region: Speyside
43% ABV
Aged For: 18 Years, distilled 1993
Mashbill: 100% malted barley
Cask Type: Oloroso sherry casks
Chill Filtered: Yes
Color Added: No
Color: Light mahogany
Drank: Neat, in a glencairn
Nose: Sherry, raisins, Christmas cake, dried fruits, orange peel, caramel, ginger, and wood spice
Feel: Medium body
Taste: Rich and fruity, caramel, chocolate sauce, oak, citrus, honey, malt, and fruitcake
Finish: Medium warmth, and lasting. Vanilla, sherry, creamy oak, dried citrus, and light roast coffee with cream
Thoughts: It’s a classic, and I really like it, but as far as bang for your buck, some IB sherry cask Glenrothes, Glen Morays, and even Glenlivets are the way to go.
Score: 90 out of 100