“Theres a big cover story here about Macallans six pillars of whiskymaking, and how the six casks chosen for this release represent each of those pillars, but I wouldnt let any of that distract you too much. This is an amazing spirit easily the best Macallan Ive ever tasted, though it strays considerably from the sweeter, more syrupy house style.

Theres no age statement on this, but the deep color and powerful nose indicate this is a spirit with considerable age. While its drawn from a variety of styles of sherry casks, the nose pushes past thecitrusto reach into a world of leather, cloves, and toasted almonds just a bit of the essence of that glorious, well-aged sherry character. The nose is so delightful its hard to pull your head out of the glass.”