Macallan Rare Cask Scotch brand_Rittenhouse a darker fruit quality than

a darker fruit quality than the Te Mata

The vineyards are densely planted as at the best of French wineries

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but there's enough good stuff going on to give it a qualified recommendation in the value category

Macallan Rare Cask Scotch brand_Rittenhouse a darker fruit quality thanOn the nose, soft notes of opulent vanilla and raisin give way to a sweet ensemble of apple, lemon, and orange. All balanced by a spicy quartet of root ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. On the palate, this spicy quartet are unwavering. Oak resonates, timeless, polished and rich. Vanilla and chocolate lead the finale along with a light citrus zest. Warming and woody finish.