Today was reasonably nice, got out and about for a bit, even got in a 5K run around the neighborhood - and now, time to drink some booze (:
The nose is malt, honey, molasses, marshmallow... I do seem to get a little sulfur or something earthy I can't quite place. At first I thought it might be peated, but the more I smell, the less I'm leaning that way. The taste is peppery, sweet molasses and fresh orange peel. The finish is malt, some pepper and then sweet at the end.
With water, it seems more peppery on the nose, and I think I do get some sulfur too. The taste is sweeter while the finish seems to get a little ashy. I'm guessing this is around 50% ABV and I will rate it a 4.0/5.0 - I do think it's Scotch, and it seems a little thin overall and I think it could be better balanced, but I do enjoy it.
Ok, not what I was expecting. In the past, I have found Macallan Whisky to be smooth and a bit boring ... but still quite tasty, just not too exciting. This one seemed a little more interesting overall. Macallan Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Sherry Oak Cask, 43% ABV, 12 Year Old. This one cost right about $100, and while I enjoy it enough, I doubt I would buy it again.
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