Macallan 1972 29 Year Old Fine Rare #4041

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 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 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

As you can see from my profile, anything that I rate below 70 is something I find to be downright repulsive. However, since many of you like this one, it is not fair for me to go below 68 on my rating for this one as well as other good malts that do not appeal to me. This would only lower the overall rating if I did such a thing. Only two blends...

Score 68/100

Macallan Select Oak

Here’s the Select Oak. It’s a 1L no age statement travel retail offering. It’s made using American oak bourbon casks, first fill American oak casks, and European oak casks that have been treated with sherry. It seems a lot of these no aged whiskies get some pretty elaborate wood treatments. I suppose it’s something to talk about in lieu of an age....

Score 81/100