Giovinetti & Figli was Macallan ’s importer for Italy (Milan) in the 1980s. They had all kinds of bottlings, for instance a 7 year-old and this standard 10 year-old at 40% which are both “relatively affordable” if you fancy buying one now.

There was also a 10 Years Full Proof (better and much, much more expensive nowadays) and of course the rather legendary series of 18 year-old vintage releases.

Macallan 10 yo (40%, OB for Giovinetti & Figli, +/- 1985)

Nose: the classic Macallan profile, with lots of chocolate, toffee as well as some liquorice and coffee. Rum...