The Macallan Summer 2006 - Easter Elchies Seasonal Selection Whisky 8 Year Old · 1998 Vintage

Colour

Deep copper-amber with mahogany depth and burnished gold highlights.

Nose

Sherry-soaked and enticing, with dark raisins and fig, crowned by orange zest and toffee. Rich vanilla and cinnamon weave through polished oak, hints of cocoa and almond, and a whisper of leather. The aroma is opulent, multi-layered, and confident, promising depth and refined elegance.

Palate

Silky and medium-full, the palate unfolds with rich sherry over a base of raisin, fig and orange peel, softened by vanilla and toasted oak. Spices—cinnamon and clove—provide warmth and a poised structure, while dark chocolate and espresso accents linger. The finish is long, refined, and gracefully bittersweet, with a seamless balance of sweetness and oak.

Finish

Long, elegant finish of sherried sweetness: toffee, dried orange, and cocoa unfold with vanilla and oak, as cinnamon and spice fade to a refined, lingering warmth.