My first time trying a Macallan. I’ve had an opinion that this distillery has been “discovered”, and is overrated. This bottle did not change my mind. The nose: a very pleasant dessert of milk chocolate and butterscotch on top of some roasted nuts. The palate: Warm butterscotch greets the mouth, a pinch of salt and zest follow before the chocolate arrives with some oak. This has depth, and it is balanced. Very enjoyable to sip. The finish: chocolate and pepper leave a lasting impression on the way down. The finish is not strong and does stick around to leave you an impression. Unfortunately the impression is a very safe one; some secrets to discover, but nothing exciting. A very easy drinker, I’d recommend for beginners but not at this price. Far more exciting drams to discover at a better price.