Color: Pale gold.
Nose: Caramel, melon, floral, oak, and peat.
Flavor: Sweet, spicey, light peat, toast, molasses and hint of mint.
Finish: Smooth and gentle, spicey, warm, herbal, salt, and vanilla.
Short Comment: A beautifully balanced and complex malt.
Would you buy it at the listed price?  Yes 8, No 2
Group score:  90

2nd Tasting:  Macallan Fine Oak 15, retail $78.