Macallan Glenlivet 1979 13 Year Old Cadenhead's

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

I have tasted this whisky before, but I confess it was a while back. In addition, I tasted it while comparing it to the 12yr Sherry Oak, and probably others as well. What I'm trying to say is that my initial tasting was probably not the best, as it was clouded with other whiskies and before I had developed my palate (not that my palate is now...

Score 90/100

Macallan Edition No.2

I started off writing a long-winded opinion piece on how I feel about Macallan. But I chose not to. There’s no point. They’re a whisky that was once known as the Rolls Royce of whiskies. Now it’s more like a Toyota Prius, if you ask me. I even had a wonderful distillery tour a few months ago where we tasted some really old, precious liquid and met...

Score 79/100

Macallan Cask Strength

Nose: Intense, immediate rich grapes, raisins, and cinnamon. This is a younger, sherry whisky indeed. 21/25 Taste: Creamy, coffee, treacle, intense raisins, cocoa, vanilla, and lovely spice. 22/25 Finish: Lingering, this one does not finish quickly, developing sweetness and fresh brewed tea. For a sherry whisky, this does deliver like a younger...

Score 86/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

On the nose there was definitely spicy and vanilla notes, maybe smoky, too. On the palate, it was strong woody, spicy and cinnamon flavors all the way and smoky, too. The finish was incredible; long, warm, and smooth as the woody and vanilla flavors settled. Full-bodied, smooth, and rich, this is a very flavorful whisky.

Score 90/100