Next up from the Winnipeg stash is a mighty Macallan. Many a malt drinker once upon a time would swear by the quality of their Macallan. And yet, with our three whisky tasting groups in Mumbai, Macallan has yet to feature as a whisky in our tasting sessions.

Hence when I had an opportunity to snag a dram as part of the 2016 Winnipeg whisky sampling stash, simply could not resist!

What did I find?

Macallan 15 year ‘Fine Oak’ 43%

• Nose – Rose, candy floss, mint… and then erhm…
• Palate – Raisins, citrus… and then umm….
• Finish – Dry fruits and sweet spices… and then huh?

Alas, I waited too long to re-sample this beauty. The first time I took a sip shortly after bringing it from Canada, I simply enjoyed, narry a tasting note in sight! Yet remember it as being a mighty fine dram.

When sampled again today there was a bitter quality I don’t remember and some rather queer off notes. Hence stopped… as what I was experiencing was clearly not representative of the whisky.

So why post? To share a reminder that when taking wee samples, be quick about enjoying if not properly sealed – as was the case here. Sigh… A tragic waste of a fine whisky.

Fortunately, not all whiskies part of the 2016 Canadian stash were spoilt…

• Islay – Ardbeg’s Supernova 55% (Committee Release)
• Highland – Tomatin 12 year 43%
• Japan – Nikka Pure Malt 21 year 43%
• Islay – Bowmore 12 year 40%
• Speyside – Macallan 15 year 43% (this post)

Curious about the 2015 Canadian sampling ‘score’? Read more here…

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