Macallan 10 yo Fine Oak

Macallan 10 yo Fine Oak

Official bottling
Single malt - Speyside
Straw
40% ABV
Bottle

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, raisins, nutmeg, eggnog.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, smooth, viscous, slightly astringent.
Tasting: Sweet, hint of smoke, more caramel, maple syrup, buttered pancakes.
Finish: Short. Bitter, peanuts, peanut skin.

Comments:

Matured in a mixture of bourbon and sherry casks. I enjoyed this the first time I tried it, but as I educated my palate a little more I found that there really wasn't much in here. Apparently cutting back on the use of sherry casks (as a cost saving measure) has allowed more the distillery's character to emerge with this expression, but I don't think the distillery character is an improvement over the sherry monster.

Verdict:

I like this.