Macallan 15 Year Old Fine Oak

The few times I have had this have all been at a nice local restaurant in my parent's town. We go there occassionally, and we recently went there to celebrate nothing other than the joy of life, and to spend some time together.

But, enough chit-chat, I'll save that for the blog...let's get to the review:

Tasting Notes:

Nose: This is a 'full' nose if that can be said. I certainly get vanilla, and a bunch of oak. There is some spice on the nose too, perhaps cinammon. It is so well rounded I could sit here for a long time and just nose it.

Palate: The show continues with a buttery honey taste, maybe toffee. Just enough oak to let you know it is there, and a lingering sweetness...chocolate, dark chocolate.

Finish: Spicy with some fruits. More chocolate...smooth, sweet and long.

Conclusion

Again, I have to reiterate the environment theory I have...scotch tastes different in different locations. Sure there are obvious factors, like scents from a kitchen, smoking cigars, or simply being in a peaceful locale without distraction, but for whatever reason, I love scotch in restaurants. Not as much as on my own terms, but I do dig it in a hearty, wood filled arena. The Macallan 15 Fine Oak takes the classic Macallan-sherry flavor and punches it up a bit with the Oak. I'd certainly keep a Macallan in my cabinet, and this one is high on the list. Certainly one of my favorites of the 'Fine Oak' range.

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