Macallan 17 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Nose: strong vanilla and a whole heap of classic sherry cask notes like almonds, a little cherry, chocolatey sweetness and oranges. A very gentle saltiness and something like toasted hazelnuts. This dram is ever so slightly oily and underpinned by a delicate wood-smoke that provides great contrast. Palate: confirms the nose with vanilla, red...

Score 83/100

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

Macallan Sienna 1824 Series

The new Macallan 1824 Series consists of four NAS-bottlings, which was a very contested matter in the blogosphere. The famous distillery concentrated on color rather than age and named them Gold, Amber, Sienna and Ruby. The Gold and Amber are entry level malts at 40% ABV and priced between 35 and 50 EUR, while the Sienna commands 75 EUR. The Ruby...

Score 82/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Very good whisky. I drank two fingers with a single cube of ice and let it melt. Medium-bodied, low peat and floral accents. Very "hot" and the ice cube was much needed. Slight burn to it on the palate. Not a refined as some of your 18 years but a very good whisky.

Score 85/100