Nose is much smokier compared to the Glenmorangie Lasanta, which I’m tasting side by side to compare. Initial intro is much softer overall, but still rich with sherry aging. Easier drinker and much smoother than the Lasanta, but personally I think the latter is simple more interesting. If I had to order a glass, I’d pick this. If I had to buy a bottle, I’m taking the Lasanta. Both are very nice, soft, sherry aged whiskys, and the smoothness of the MacAllan explains why it’s such a staple of the Scotch world. Update: Bumped to a 4, despite not being as smooth as other 12 years such as the Balvenie, the richer and more flavorful profile of the Macallan has made it my current sherried 12 year of choice at the moment.