ABV 48%
The Macallan Estate Reserve Single Malt Whisky - £599
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A surprise for a Macallan - but a pleasant one.
Dominic Roskrow
The Macallan
Brand
Estate Reserve
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
48%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Soft and sweet. Pear crumble.
Palate: Initially sweet and fruity,then a trace of almond and apple pip,and finally a\rtidal wave of pepper and peat.
Finish: Peaty,spicy and quite long.
Comment: A surprise for a Macallan - but a pleasant one.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Reminiscent of a hot toddy,ginger, vanilla,brown sugar with a twist of\rlemon citrus. Some spice as well.
Palate: That vanilla note comes through more with a delicate spiced orange.
Finish: Long with the oak coming through.
Comment: A stunner... but why just Duty Free? Share the love.
Score: 8.5
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