ABV 45.6%
Good balance of high-impact oak and rich spirit. A powerful Macallan.
Dave Broom
The Macallan
Brand
Gran Reserva
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
45.6%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Resinous and robust almost woolly with some chicory/acorn. Layered with real sweetness behind.Dried fruits,varnish.
Palate: Big. Lacquer. Medium to full-bodied with sticky oak,dried cherries,raisin and resin. Water makes it split a little\rbut shows a basic rich oiliness.
Finish: Resin again.
Comment: Good balance of high-impact oak and rich spirit. A powerful Macallan.
Score: 7.9
Taster
Nose: Sherry. And more sherry. Burnt wood. Rubber. Fig molasses. On time,opens on rich creamy notes;Chocolate crème brûlée. A touch of marmalade.
Palate: Sweet. Thick and rich. Chocolate. Raisins. Candied orange then oak prints a coarse mark on the tongue.
Finish: Full,oaky,spicy.
Comment: A bold sherry character. The sherry freaks will be delighted.
Score: 8
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