Macallan 1968 35 Year Old Duncan Taylor Bottled 2004

Macallan 12 Year Old fine oak

This is what every Speyside single malt should taste like. Delicate and sensitive as well as bold and courageous. Incidentally this is one of the first single malts I had ever bought and I think it was the reason I fell in love. Familiar aromas of honey, vanilla and hints of coconut remind me of why I got into malting in the first place. Robust...

Score 92/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Nose of sweet plum, barbados cherry and cwithmuth puddin'. Full bodied, and burnished gold in colour. Soft spiciness at the start with a warming finish with the flavours of earth, and turfiness.

Score 70/100

Macallan 10 Year Old Fine Oak

Nose: Sweet with honey, vanilla and butterscotch. A hint of citrus fruits and barley before the oak. Taste: The sweet theme continues with vanilla and then light spices mixed with the oak. Finish: Dry... very dry but delicious. The sweetness is still there with caramel mixing with light spices and oak again. Maybe just a hint of coffee at the very...

Score 94/100

Macallan 10 Year Old Sherry Oak

The nose is sweet and strong, with fruit and vanilla The palate is vanilla and fruity with light smoke and warm sherry. The finish is smoky with a smooth draw that leaves me wanting more Overall I think thus was a great scotch to start my cabinet. As i've said, I started my single malt affair with Bushmills Single malts in 10 and 16 year vintages....

Score 85/100