Macallan 1965 18 Year Old

Macallan 12 Year Old fine oak

This past Christmas I received the Macallan 12, 15, and 18, all in the Fine Oak range, from a very generous friend. The notes of each were taken in direct comparison of one another in one sitting. Nose: Underripe fruits, bread, young floral notes. A bit spirity. Palate: Seems younger than 12 years old. A bit of sweetness which quickly gives way...

Score 74/100

Macallan Edition No.2

I deplore the fact that I missed Edition No 1, but No 2 and 3 are in front of me right now, so let me try those H2H. Edition No 2 is a collaboration between Macallan’s Bob Delgarno and the three Spanish well-known chefs from El Cellar de Can Roca (best restaurant of the year, twice!), the brothers Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca. It is a combination of...

Score 87/100

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

This is from a half bottle of Macallan 18yo. I believe it was a 1989 vintage. These late 80’s vintages are not generally thought to be as good as early 80’s or earlier vintage Macallans. I have tried a few of these from a friend in Nashville about 10 years ago, but I can’t remember a blessed thing about them – other then that it seemed extravagant...

Score 88/100

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

I've tasted Macallan 18 year old sherry oak many times and this ain't it. So what is it? Well, I might conservatively call it attractively colored golden sputum masquerading as a fine scotch. Buyer beware: Avoid the 50ml "Macallan 18" at all costs. The nose smells like Bushmills' Irish whisky (which I happen to hate due to its lack of...

Score 61/100