The Macallan 18-Year-Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky

"Martell Cordon Bleu is the cognac for true connoisseurs and has acquired legendary status since its creation by Edouard Martell in 1912. Its distinctive taste, characterised by a predominance of eaux-de-vie from the Borderies growth, and its timeless bottle design make it a classic unequalled in the world of cognac.

Tasting notes:

An explosion of deliciously fruited, spice notes. Elegance linked to aromatic richness.

Aspect
Deep, golden copper.

Nose
Orchard fruits: Crystallised plums and apples.
Roasted notes: Mocha coffee, toasted almonds, vetiver.
Rich spice aromas: Cinnamon, orange tree flower, honey and beeswax.

Mouthfeel
Well-rounded mellowness.
Sustained finish with fruit and spice notes.
The preponderance of Borderies eaux-de-vie gives Martell Cordon Bleu an elegant, mellow and complex character.

"Ideal for special occasions. Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water." -producer

"The Macallan Sherry Oak is exclusively matured for a minimum of 12 years in Spanish oak casks, handcrafted and sherry seasoned in Jerez, Spain. This delivers a classic Macallan style, wonderfully rich in colour with dried fruits, spice and chocolate orange.

"Rich gold colour. Vanilla with a hint of ginger, dried fruits, sherry sweetness and wood smoke. Deliciously smooth, rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with wood smoke and spice. Sweet toffee and dried fruits, with wood smoke and spice." —producer

"Johnnie Walker Blue Label was created by the Master Distiller, Jim Beveridge, who continues the tradition of unparalleled commitment to creating the world's greatest whiskies. With access to the most valuable and precious whisky stocks, he creates this rare blend using only the most exceptional of young and old whiskies. Johnnie Walker Blue Label sets the standard, with layers and layers of flavor from hand-selected, rare casks from across the distilling regions of Scotland. Its flavors are influenced by the smoke of the west and the rich, sweet whiskies of the east." —producer

"The Macallan Sherry Oak is exclusively matured for a minimum of 25 years in Spanish oak casks, handcrafted and sherry-seasoned in Jerez, Spain. This delivers a classic Macallan style, wonderfully rich in colour with dried fruits, spice, and chocolate orange. Rich mahogany colour. Aromas of citrus, balanced with cinnamon, sherry, and wood smoke. Full and rich on the palate, with dried fruits and wood smoke. Long finish, with dried fruits, wood smoke, and spice." —producer