The Macallan Exceptional Cask 2017/ESB-5235/04 Hand Barrel Bourbon don't get us wrong

don't get us wrong

and made from immensely smoky peat

it’s a paler and dried Sherry that offers more salty flavors

the dreadful-yet-familiar jingles buzzing in your ears… sound familiar

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The Macallan Exceptional Cask 2017/ESB-5235/04 Hand Barrel Bourbon don't get us wrongThe Exceptional Single Cask series was launched in 2017 and includes the Macallan barrels that stood out in the meticulous process of sampling and planning the cask selection. Ex Sherry Cask #5235 caught the palate of Master Distiller Bob Dalgarno with its summery vanilla and fruits character. The Scotch was distilled in March 2005 and bottled in August 2017 at 63. 8%. It was originally exclusive to the US and Asia, and its a jewel. 1 of 561 bottles.