Macallan 1990 13 Year Old ESC 6 Sherry Cask

Macallan 15 Year Old Alc-Hem-Ist

Alc-Hem-Ist, or simply Alchemist, is the name of an independent bottler, run by Gordon Wright. He learned the trade during a 15 year long career with Springbank, the Campbeltown distillery owned by his family, and a stint at Bruichladdich on Islay after that. He named his label Alchemist in honour to the... err... alchemists from way back when,...

Score 82/100

Macallan 12 Year Old fine oak

This is the successor of the 10 year old Fine Oak, one of the best selling Scotches of all time (unfortunately, I have not yet had the pleasure of tasting the 10yo, or any other Macallan for that matter, but will add them to my wishlist). The expectations were high indeed. Once the straw colored liquid is poured into the snifter from the elegant...

Score 81/100

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 Ruby 1824 Series

The Macallan reorganised its core range in 2012. Most of the age statements were ditched and replaced by colours. Yes, you've read it right: colours. A small risk for a company stating a few years ago that not colour, but maturation was the most important aspect of a good quality whisky. Because colour could be faked... The new range consists of...

Score 84/100