In the latest of his monthly instalments, Charles Maclean gives his thoughts on the Malt of the Month: The Macallan Whisky Makers Edition.

Charles also provides us with an intriguing interview with Bob Dalgarno, Whisky Maker for the Macallan.

The label describes it as ‘exceptionally elegant…with a lingering finish’. We can do better than that!

The colour is polished rosewood, indicating the use of European oak casks, and setting up the expectation that this will be a ‘traditional’ Macallan. We were not disappointed! An early aroma of walnuts and chocolate spreads to include apple tart, over-ripe oranges, dried herbs and camphor (if you sniff deeply!).