Macallan Classic Cut 2017 Edition, Oloroso Sherry Cask, 2017, 58.4%

The sherry character is clearly expressed, moving from red fruit and orange to dried fruit, ginger and oak. The drying finish gives the sweetness some balance, though this reads more concentrated and warming than fresh.

Reviewed by wildmint kettle

Nose

Strong, wet sherry cask, Sweet ginger, Oak, Vanilla, Sugar cane, Red fruits, Baked dates, Orange, Peach, Hint of freshly ground pepper

Palate

Thick and syrupy, Caramel, Oak spices, Sherry, Dried fruits, Vanilla, Ginger, Malt, Cinnamon

Finish

Lingering, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Almonds, Ginger, Oak, Sweet caramel, Drying as it diminishes