Nose

Rooty, leafy and spicy. Fresh ginger root, bitter orange. White chocolate. Dill. A slight butyric note. Not the usual sherry nose.

Palate

Sweet and spicy. Very oaky. Spices burn the tongue even with water added. Fresh ginger root.

Finish

Very warm, a touch of smoke (burnt wood).

Comment

An odd Macallan. Light in colour. Quite aggressive, a spicy bite. Where is the elegance and roundness? Macallan on the dark side of the moon!