Tommy Maaltman on great pardons in history.

God forgave the Jews when his son Jesus dying on the cross said, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." Archduchess of Austria, Maria Theresa pardoned General Wallis and General Neipperg for their lackluster performance in the Hapsburg and Ottoman Battle for Europe. Gerald R. Ford pardoned Richard Milhouse Nixon thus ending the "Nations nightmare." Why should Tommy Maaltman pardon the Macallan Distillery for their less than stellar line of the Fine Oak Range of Scotch single malt whisky? Being a big fan of the Oloroso Butts Sherry cask aged Macallan, I often wonder, What was the thought process in coming out with the Fine Oak Range aged in Bourbon oak barrels? I may be too critical but try a dram of The Macallan Fine Oak 10 year old 40 vol. with a golden honey color, gentle clean barley nose, fresh clean fruit and spice taste and balanced finish. Compared to the many other fine Macallan choices of various ages, I think it's lacking. But if somebody said, "Tommy, would you like another dram of The Macallan Fine Oak 10 year old?" I would say, "Yes please!" Slainte, Tommy Maaltman