OB 18yo 1988 43% sherry matured - Macallan

[Ryguy]

5-16-08

Glass: Riedel Crystal SM

Nose: Toasted fruits and spice
Palate: Rich and full bodied, oily mouth feel with more spices, oranges and a nice wood smoke taste
Finish: A nice finish with some bitter chocolate, orange peels and spice

This is just better, no other way to put it here. It waay outdoes the 12yo.

[TheTross]

Nose: Lots of sherry influence. Malt, mint, eucalyptus and some honey. Chocolate, liquorice and marzipan. A little dusty. Citrus fruits (mainly orange). A little rubber (balloons) and sulphur, but other than that very sweet. Red and black Wine Gums. Slightly herby and earthy, and a very faint suggestion of barbecued meat.

Palate: Substantial mouthfeel. Less sherry than on the nose. The faintest hint of rubber and sulphur. Also a little citrus fruit and slightly spicy. Possibly a little herbal too. Quite difficult and closed compared to the nose, but very tasty!

Finish: Honeyed, a little eucalyptus and faint sherry. A little mint (Murray Mints) develops late on.


An absolutely gorgeous nose, but the palate is a little disappointing for me and doesn't really live up to what the nose suggested. The finish is good though. In summary, this is incredibly drinkable and very moreish.