To my knowledge it had been ages since I tasted a Macallan and really enjoyed it. Its one of the great and iconic brands, although I have the feeling they are becoming more ‘average’ the last couple of years. Luckily, there are exceptions, and they usually come from the sherry cask kind of Macallan!

Nose:
Beefy sherry at first, and even the scent is a little thick. Massive amounts of dried fruits.

Taste:
The fruit goes on to the palate. Peaches and apricots are the biggest flavours. After a few seconds you get more spices and a certain spicy sharpness.

Finish:
The finish is smooth and very flavourful. Fruit, wood and slightly spicy. The finish is long and sticky. Completely mouth-coating.

A very, very good Macallan. Unfortunately, my sample was too small to try it again since I have the feeling I missed many flavours and nuances. The old style heavy and thick fruitiness is something I really enjoy and I hope to find more of these!

Macallan 1990, Malts of Scotland, 49.1%, Oloroso Sherry Hogshead #1134, available at Jurgen’s Whiskyhuis for € 119