We're finally here. The Classic. The Archetypal Malt. That which is virtually synonymous with whisky even for non-drinkers. N: All kinds of fruit, though the most prominent is apples and berries. Some syrupy sweetness, and rounded buttery notes. P: More apples, and the sherry cask is evident from white grape and raisin flavor. Not as cloyingly sweet as you might guess from the nose, and there's a subtle sharpness like carbonated mineral water. Maybe a bit of middle eastern spice too like cinnamin and chili. Medium short finish, no one aspect stands out. It's probably the weaker component of this dram. Is this overpriced?...Not necessarily, though the core lineup as a whole from Macallan probably is. This distillery has elevated their reputation through really careful marketing that you'd expect from a cologne. I certainly have other 10-12 year malts that have a lot more regard for than this. But it's still good, and hype aside it's worth getting a bottle at least once.