This 10-year-old single malt from The Macallan Fine Oak Range was matured in a mix of bourbon and sherry casks.
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Are they supposed to sell it to you in the cask or something? haha. Macallan is my favorite scotch, and Glenfidich, but this 10 year fine oak sucked. No flavor at all. Almost like it was watered down. I'm looking forward to trying the 17 year fine oak though.
Pale and lacking in character, I thought the nose was seriously lacking (definite hints of caramel but I was getting nothing more), although it was strangely robust on the palate. It's nothing special and I wouldn't buy again, although worth noting that I prefer Islay malts and the inherent peatiness they have. Wife thought it was the worst smelling whisky she's ever known. She's not a whisky drinker.
This one is understandably not as popular as the 10 year old Sherry Oak, which has the typically sherried Macallan style. The Fine Oak reminds me a bit of a Glenfiddich - i.e. smooth, light, fragrant, not particularly great but not bad either. Doesn't deserve its bad publicity, but a bit unlucky the Sherry Oak range is so great and distinctive by comparison.
6/10, at a push!
Strangely enough, it's great to see that someone prefers the Fine Oak to the Sherry, because I love the Sherry version and have a great deal of trouble enjoying the Fine Oak version. Let your own debate begin...
