Macallan 1963 Fine Rare

Macallan Ruby 1824 Series

First vapor: Sherry; the grapy scent of pure ethanol. Nose: Spirity concord grapes, over deep walnut oil. Further breathing shows brown sugar and cocoa powder, with a whisp of allspice or clove. Palate: The entrance is soft with cherry, but crescendos quickly with lemon-zestiness. This prickly sourness seems like dilute raspberry juices with a...

Score 87/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Sweet barley remains up front on the nose, quickly followed by fresh cut apple. After it's given a chance to open up, syrup, walnut, and nougat are noticeable. This is a smooth and subtly sweet scotch. Fresh wood is first on the palate, followed by the apple, grass, and a good amount of sherry. Not bad at all, especially when the sherry hits. It's...

Score 75/100

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

This is from a half bottle of Macallan 18yo. I believe it was a 1989 vintage. These late 80’s vintages are not generally thought to be as good as early 80’s or earlier vintage Macallans. I have tried a few of these from a friend in Nashville about 10 years ago, but I can’t remember a blessed thing about them – other then that it seemed extravagant...

Score 88/100

Macallan 10 Year Old Fine Oak

Nose: Sweet with honey, vanilla and butterscotch. A hint of citrus fruits and barley before the oak. Taste: The sweet theme continues with vanilla and then light spices mixed with the oak. Finish: Dry... very dry but delicious. The sweetness is still there with caramel mixing with light spices and oak again. Maybe just a hint of coffee at the very...

Score 94/100