Macallan 1952 25 Year Old Gordon & Macphail

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Color: Copper penny Nose: Honey butter, oak, soft cherry fruit mingled with plum, undertone of fresh tobacco leaf. Palate: Orange caramel, splash of hot sauce, poppyseed muffin. Finish: Medium, hints of flan, with a bite of dried lemon peel and ginger. A fine 12 year. Sweet with a depth of citrus and grape. It drinks well, if a little hot on the...

Score 85/100

Macallan 15 Year Old Fine Oak

I've been on a recent quest of collecting Macallans ever since I met (and interviewed) their highly likable whisky maker Bob Dalgarno. And the real reason I truly appreciate the Fine Oak series is because I know first-hand what goes into creating these exceptional whiskies. The Macallan nose is what Speyside is built on and this 15 year old stays...

Score 89/100

Macallan Amber 1824 Series

The new 1824 series are complied of non age statement whiskies and are an alternative to the fine oak line. The Macallan amber is the second in this series and serves to replace the old 12 year old. Its is bottled at 40% ABV and is natural colour but seems to be slightly chill filtered - although not as heavily as others. On the Nose: vanilla,...

Score 79/100

Macallan 15 Year Old Fine Oak

Nose: Fresh, wet grass, drizzle, morning dew, rose, pine, walnuts, orange peel, bitter chocolate, maple syrup, blue berries, honey, caramel. Palate: A sweet presentation right away like a nectar or rose water. Fades into slight smoke, very peppery initially but, mellows out. Tastes green, like a pine, I taste the sap, the needles, and the bark....

Score 85/100