Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2017-03-10 | Good/Very Good

Macallan 10 Year Old Official 100 Proof 57% Circulated in the 1980s

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A rich sherry character, I think this is representative of the era. Macallan MACALLAN 10yo OB 100 proof 57% Circulated in the 1980s The aroma is a mellow, sweet, concentrated sherry with notes of raisins, prunes, mirin sauce, bitter chocolate, burnt barley, and herbal liqueur. On the palate, it starts with a smooth mouthfeel, expanding into a rich, concentrated fruity sweetness similar to the aroma, with subtle dashi soy sauce, mirin, richness, and astringent herbal notes, finishing with a sweet aftertaste. 【Good/Very Good】 This is an official 100 proof (57% in Scotland) Macallan 10 Year Old believed to have been circulated in the 1980s. Both aroma and flavor prominently feature strong sherry characteristics, with a pronounced sense of weight from concentrated dried fruits, mirin sauce, and dark chocolate. Unlike the refined, fruity notes often found in 1960s distillates, this whisky exhibits a sherry character reminiscent of the late 1970s to 1980s. It is mellow and sweet, with astringent finish, not like Rolls-Royce but as a sherried whisky, I think it is highly refined and complete. #Macallan (MACALLAN)