[Eugene]

We finished our Thanksgiving dinner with Massenez Creme de Fraise des Bois drizzled on chiffon cake, then some sips of the following.

(Can't remember the name of) Cognac, but a whole vanilla bean was added to the bottle at some point to give it some extra sweetness.
Baron de Sigognac 20yr Armagnac
Dalwhinnie 15yr Scotch
Macallan 18yr Fine Oak Scotch

The Dalwhinnie was very dry, with an almost briny taste coming foward and just a touch of peat. Very light and subdued. Not my style.

The Macallan 18yr Fine Oak is hard to find here, so this was my first taste. I definitely prefer it to the Sherry Oak fills, as it's rounded off a little by the bourbon barrels. Still sickly sweet and fruity, but the finish was buttery smooth. I *hope* the 15yr expression is nearly as good, because if not I may be drinking a lot of the 18yr from here on out.