The Macallan
7.2

The Macallan

Select Oak

ABV 40%

Falls flat in this company. Perhaps it should have been bottled at a higher strength?

Dominic Roskrow

Specification

The Macallan

Brand

Select Oak

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dominic Roskrow

Taster

Nose: Lemon drizzle cake mix. Light and zippy,with just a trace of mustiness.

Palate: Very earthy and spicy,with some green fruit trying to get through but\rbeing squeezed out.

Finish: Sharp and spicy.

Comment: Falls flat in this company. Perhaps it should have been bottled at a higher strength?

Score: 6.5

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Full of vanilla and butterscotch with a hint of dark soft fruit, damsons,blackberries.

Palate: Leads with vanilla and sweetness,with just a touch of spice as well.

Finish: Sweet with spice.

Comment: Very easy drinking,but holds the interest with its various layers.

Score: 7.9

7.2
Overall Score

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