Macallan 1965 17 Year Old

Macallan Select Oak

I have had the pleasure of meeting Bob Dalgarno, the man responsible for crafting these Macallan whiskies and I have to tell you he knows his stuff. The painstaking procedure he goes to ensure consistency of color, flavor and taste is mind boggling. Macallan whiskies have no added color which makes it even more impressive. But what I like most...

Score 84/100

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

Macallan 18 year old is by all means not a bad whisky. It just was a small disappointment for me. It is smooth like a whisky in that age should be, but it is a bit dull. It reminds me of the movie Avatar, which was great to watch 3D in movie theaters but when looking it from my TV, it just leaves you cold. Macallan 18 has potential but it lacks in...

Score 79/100

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

This Speyside single malt is matured in Sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain, for a minimum of 18 years. This spirit has been the staple of all luxury hotel bars, upscale dining establishments and corporate elites. This bottle was distilled in 1996 at 43% ABV. The nose foreshadows the whips of sweet toffee and chocolate notes that are to come. The...

Score 95/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Review is from a 50 mL miniature bottle I purchased. I've had Macallan 12 a couple times but have never bought a full bottle. Last time I had it was a couple years ago, and I must say, this is not the whisky I remember (whether memory or whisky has altered, I do not know). Nose: Much less sherry than I remember; more overripe banana, floral,...

Score 84/100