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