Macallan 1989 14 Year Old ESC 5

Macallan Gold 1824 Series

Though macallan seems to fetch incredible prices for its older and more collectable whiskys... I remain unimpressed with almost everything they have produced at an affordable price in the last few years. The 12 fine oak was lack lustre and the macallan gold is no different. I must say though, the product is presented immaculately. And the cork...

Score 65/100

Macallan 15 Year Old Fine Oak

This is a wonderful drinking scotch. Starts a little spicy then mid-palate has a great chocolaty, caramel with a long lingering finish. It is wonderful!

Score 98/100

Macallan Cask Strength

The best way to describe this is what comes on the label -- it's a cask-strength version of Macallan, with flavors very reminiscent of the Macallan 12. The higher proof, obviously, brings up the alcohol, both on the nose and through the body of the scotch. The lack of chill filtration brings in a very interesting note on the nose of what I can...

Score 70/100

Macallan Cask Strength

This is the first Macallan in my cabinet thus far, and it is undoubtedly a bold one. The nose is an immediate, lingering burst of sherry, dripping with cinnamon-dusted raisins. The body is rich and syrupy, sherry dominating the palate as it does the nose. Again, spices brighten the profile—cinnamon, clove, perhaps even nutmeg. A bit of water helps...

Score 84/100