Macallan 12 yo 'Sherry Oak' (40%, OB, +/-2020) Three stars Last time I tried those 12s this 'sherry' version was way better than the Fine Oak. So in theory, this should have gotten stellar (hold your horses, S.) The price, just south of 100€, does not make any sense having said that, even if Mac is an obvious Veblen brand. Colour: deep gold. Nose: things change and we change. I like the FO's freshness rather better, while this has something burnt and rubbery. Having said that the sherry was of good quality, I'm even finding notes of botrytis (noble rot). I-am-no-joking. Earl grey, malt, roasted raisins. Mouth: no, it's a good drop, no question about that. It's a little rough around the edges, but walnuts abound and indeed the earthier and more orangey sherry did a fine job. Cakes and biscuits, slightly overburnt in the oven. Finish: rather long but loses points here because of a rubbery bitterness in the background. But it's good. Some thick sweet wok sauce in the aftertaste. Comments: it's good for sure but this time, oh shock oh horror, I think I liked the FO a little better.