Macallan 1991 16 yo Wilson & Morgan
Sherry Wood – 58.6% My Tasting Notes: Nose: Very pungent and spirity, even with water, grapes, a bit of toffee, not unlike brandy. Palate: Caramel, nuts and toffee, much less fruity than on the nose....
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Macallan 10 yo
Sherry Wood- 40% My Tasting Notes: Nose: Tobacco, dried fruit, fudge, orange zest Palate: Slightly spicy, slightly smoky, caramel, dried figs Finish: Long and dry with a slight sweetness Overall:...
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Whisky Cocktail Recipe: The Machattan
Usually, I drink my whisky neat, but I am also a fan of cocktails, especially of those made with whisk(e)y. One of my favourites is the classic Manhattan, consisting of American Whiskey (I prefer...
View ArticleMacallan 18 yo 1979 vintage
43% My Tasting Notes: Colour: Dark amber Nose: Very intense, prunes, cherries, dark chocolate, pipe tobacco Palate: Dry tannins, raisins, prunes, strong tea. Finish: Very long and dry Overall: A...
View ArticleMacallan Estate Oak
40% My Tasting Notes: Color: Gold Nose: Vanilla, a hint of apple and lemon Palate: More apple, vanilla, a slight herbal touch, quite a spicy start getting smoother with time Finish: Medium long,...
View ArticleMacallan 18 yo 1987 vintage
43% My Tasting Notes: Colour: Dark amber Nose: Very strong, tobacco, prunes, orange zest, a hint of coffee and that special whiff of “dusty old cupboard” often found in aged sherry drams. Palate:...
View ArticleMacallan SMWS 24.111
13 yo – First fill sherry butt – “Ginger beer and pickled walnuts” – 59.7% My Tasting Notes: Colour: Bright gold Nose: Ginger and nuts are present, water brings out mixed spices and citrus notes....
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Macallan 12 yo
Sherry Wood – 40% My Tasting Notes: Colour: Very dark amber Nose: Prunes, dark chocolate, leather and a hint of pipe tobacco.. Palate: Dried fruit, chocolate, black currant, caramel, a little...
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Comparing Two Macallan 10 yo Cask Strength
The Macallan 10 yo Cask Strength is not easy to come by these days and you have to be prepared to pay significantly more than for the standard 10 yo Sherry Cask. Yet I was fortunate enough to secure 2...
View ArticleMacallan 1990/2006 Mackillop’s Choice
51.1% My Tasting Notes: Colour: Straw Nose: Vanilla, lemon zest, hints of nuts and ginger, a little pepper. Palate: Vanilla, porridge, nuts, lemon zest, hints of tinned fruit, ginger and nutmeg....
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Macallan Gold, Amber and Sienna Compared
Finally I have the chance to review three of the four new NAS Macallans in a side-by-side comparison. Much has been written about Macallan’s new concept of replacing the age statement bottlings at the...
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Macallan 15 yo Darkness! PX Finish
52.3% My Tasting Notes: Colour: Bright amber Nose: Raisins, orange zest, polished wood, creamy toffee, water brings out tinned fruit cocktail and hints of white pepper. Palate: Raisins, dried...
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