SPEYMALT FROM MACALLAN 2004 ( 59.1% abv)

Nose:

• Rich and elegant with sherry influence

• Notes of dried fruits – raisins, dates, and figs

• Hints of toffee, orange peel, and oak spice

• Slight nutty undertone, like almond or walnut

Palate:

• Medium to full-bodied

• Prominent sherry sweetness – Christmas cake, dark chocolate, and plum jam

• Cinnamon, clove, and a touch of black pepper

• Vanilla and a hint of leather or tobacco in older expressions

Finish:

• Long and warming

• Lingering oak, spice, and dark fruit sweetness

• Faint smoky or earthy edge, depending on the cask