After the Speymalt Macallan 2005, right here’s one other one in all these impartial Macallan bottlings, this time undisclosed. Like G&M, Signatory Classic appears to have a big stash of casks.
Speyside 18 yo 2005 (M) (57,9%, Signatory Classic 2023, first fill Oloroso sherry butt ref. DRU17 A106 #20, 673 btl.)
Nostril: a wealthy fruity layer of plums, raisins (in rum) and marmalade, in addition to hints of maple syrup and purple berries. Then milk chocolate, hints of hay and candied ginger. Hazelnuts, outdated oak, orange peels. A number of savoury notes (tobacco) beneath. An aesthetic mixture of basic sherry markers.
Mouth: fairly sturdy, the time period sherry bomb is suitable. Dried figs and raisins, combined with darker notes of chilly espresso and black tea, in addition to some black peppercorns. Pipe tobacco seems, with chocolate, a touch of sherry brandy and a selected mixture of natural notes and sourness. A mentholated edge and leathery hints too.
End: lengthy, on caramelized nuts, purple berries, black tea or espresso and brown sugar.
Like most of those undisclosed Macallans, that is actually good. It reminds us of the wealthy 105s and A’Bunadhs from the early 2000s. Just like the others, this additionally feels a bit of strain cooked and tough, however water tends to work effectively. Nonetheless seen at Whiskysite.nl. A number of sister casks exist, examine The Whisky Barrel as an example. Thanks for the pattern, Karel!
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