It's Macallan, meaning it works as advertised every time. Not the most adventurous stuff in the world, but always a good pour. Sherry oak casking is very strong on the nose. The palate confirms the nose, with plenty of spice, tobacco, and pepper to go along with it. Pepper lingers at on the finish, but fades as the trademark sherry oak dominates. Manifestly not a peat bomb. Very smooth throughout. If you want a good, reliable single malt for almost any mood or occasion, you could do far worse than this.