Macallan Exceptional Single Cask #13 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #6513, Batch No. 2018/ESB-6513/05, 2018, 59.6%

At 59.6% ABV, this is a high-strength single malt on paper, while the notes point to creamy vanilla and baked pear against drying spice. That sweet-and-spicy mix sounds appealing, though it may be less easygoing.

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Nose

Creamy vanilla, Crème brûlée, Almond marzipan, Baked pear, Tart fruits, Ginger

Palate

Nutmeg, Sweet, drying spice, Cinnamon, Apple tart

Finish

Medium, Sweet with almond berry