I never expected my first Macallan tasting to be this extraordinary. Even as I opened the bottle, an incredibly intense aroma filled the entire room. Once poured into the glass, my attention was drawn not so much to its light tea-like color, but to its scent. While nosing, I first picked up banana, followed by citrus and honey aromas. During the tasting, there was a subtle chocolate note, and as it went down the throat, it left behind a wonderfully pleasant burn. The character of that burn made it feel like the bottle was at least 10, maybe even 15 years old.