A balanced and affordable Macallan (~250 euros), despite being bottled at the same ABV, it is definitely better than the OB Macallan 21 for 1/3 of the price. One of those whiskies where the nose actually drags the whisky down instead of elevating it. A good warm up sherry whisky
Nose
Intensely spicy nose, menthol, sweet, dark fruits, oranges, pepper, slightly creamy, the intensity & spiciness makes it take time to discover the different notes
Body
The body is much more tame than the nose suggests, honey, beeswax, again alot of sweet dark fruits, chocolates, dates, prunes, typical sherry notes
Finish
Long finish, warm, hints of oak but nothing too overwhelming or bitter