Macallan Fine Oak 15 Year

The first work of the bees in springtime, aromatic and floral, peach blossoms, freshly peeled Minneola orange, sweet apple... and that's just the nose. A longer draw and you sense its richer aromas, like maple syrup and cocoa. I taste peaches, spiced cider, baking chocolate, honeysuckle, and this all supported by a lovely oak flavor that brings depth but delicacy. This dram sports an all-present body and an enlightening, revitalizing mouthfeel. The finish is spicy, on the dry side, and full of a dozen other niceties, like menthol and lightly sweetened strawberries. All-in-all: delicate, peach, oak, sophisticated. Fine oak indeed. Update: this whisky was great but only deserves three stars for the value. Typical Macallan, it would seem, in that it's overpriced compared to what other distillers offer for similar bottlings.