#mostwantedlux26 Macallan 1996 Adelphi Bottling Distilled 1996 Bottled 2010 aged 13 years 1 of only 300 bottles from single cask 11096 - a refill sherry hogshead 58,8% cask strength 70cl in black Adelphi box A note for any whisky enthusiasts unfamiliar with Adelphi as an independent bottler: Adelphi is a very small independent bottler—but one of the best. I have truly never been disappointed by an Adelphi bottle. Tasting Notes from the Adelphi-Homepage : A warm, golden appearance, resulting from the (unusual) maturation in a refill sherry hogshead (not a butt!). Upon the first sniff, the nose picks up delicate aromas of cherry pie, immediately followed by waxy, buttery notes, orange peel, and—gradually—fine chocolate; think Jaffa Cakes! Without water, the taste is predominantly sharp and sweet, slowly becoming drier with a hint of chocolate. It is only with water that the Macallan really comes alive: notes of turpentine, green apple, peppery flavors, slight bitterness... An old-school Macallan—and at that age! You buy this bottle from Kupsch-Whisky in Duisburg Germany established on 02. May 1990 by Peter Kupsch 36 years of Whisky-Passion Every bottle we sell is tested and from a reliable source. We do not charge unreasonably high postage, but rather actual costs I offer a shipping discount - win several of my auctions - only pay postage once And we offer : pick up your bottle - without any shipping cost - after the auction from our retailshop in 47058 Duisburg - Germany