Distilled in 1983 and bottled at eighteen years old, this Macallan shows the gamey, meaty character typical of the early-to-mid 1980s bottlings, with cloves, orange peel and dried fruit alongside a touch of smoke. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, with dark chocolate, raisin and warm spice, underpinned by classic sherry intensity. The finish is long and savoury. A robust, traditional dram for those who favour Macallan`s more assertive older style.