Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Decade IV, Sherry Cask, 2022, 43.7%

The lemon and sherbet brightness alongside dark chocolate and figs gives this a pleasing contrast. It sounds lively without losing its richer side, a combination that makes this an appealing, easygoing direction for a single malt.

Reviewed by canal owl

Nose

Lemon and lime, Sherbet, Sweet vanilla and coconut, Dried fig and raisin

Palate

Orange zest and fizzy sherbet, Lemon freshness, Gentle oak and subtle ginger spice, Dark chocolate, figs and baked apple tart with honey drizzle

Finish

Sweet and long, Complex layers