Macallan Exceptional Single Cask #17 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #04, 2019, 50.8%

Vanilla and honey give this a rounded sweetness, while citrus and polished oak keep it from reading as one-note. The medium, sweet finish with cinnamon and spice sounds appealing, especially with that balance of richer and brighter notes.

Reviewed by canal.tram

Nose

Vanilla, Honey, Citrus, Polished oak, Clove, Coffee, Cinnamon

Palate

Dried citrus, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Honey

Finish

Medium, Rich and sweet, Cinnamon, Spice, Oak