Hector Macbeth 1997 ED The First Editions Cask# HL 18662

today I will have a closer look into this Whisky:

Hector Macbeth The first Editions 1997 ED Cask# HL 18662

This blended malt is probably from Glenfiddich distillery.

It has a nice age statement with 24 years. Matured in Bourbon barrels. The price tag for what I bought it seems reasonable to me considering what you get. It is a really nice complex blend and you can spend many time with it. As more time you take as more flavors you will find. The flavor description on the label matches perfectly the flavors you will find. You even can find more than printed on the label imho.

Will have it again if it crosses my way for a reasonable price again 🙂

Appearance:
Color: Nice golden color. Very oily as the streaks on the glass flow down very slow.

Nose: 89/100 points
at first I have nice oak flavors. then a sweetness of vanilla and white chocolate shows up and a lot of fruits come in as well. Here mainly raspberries, Citrus fruits and red berries. The oak is the whole time in the foreground though. Later some pastries come into play as well.

Taste: 90/100 points
the beginning is here more sweet with vanilla and chocolate. Then the fruits jump in as well. Also here mainly the red berries and the citrus fruits. Very creamy and oily. Also smooth harmony between the flavors. The oak also appears but not that intense like you would thing from the nose. Reminds a bit of old oak furniture.

Finish: 88/100 points
wonderful aromatic finish.
Mainly sweet with vanilla and some nuts. The fruits are here as well however those are now more in the background and the oak is more noticeable here. But it is not tart in any way. The length of the finish is quite long.

Conclusion:
the force is strong with this one. Very nice crafted blend which is smooth and at the same time complex. The alcohol is well integrated. I really enjoy this Whisky.

Overall I give this Whisky: 89/100 WhiskyYoda points