Macallan 1975 18 Year Old Vintage Label

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

Similar to the 12 Year, but much more rich with added spice and the fresh grass in the finish lingers a lot longer. Pleasant, but still a little tame for me. It is better than the 12 Year, but not $100 better : )

Score 80/100

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

Her dress is a deep amber with a cinnamon touch. There is lots of condensation on the inside of my glass. It seems to prove that this whiskey needs time to stretch. I'm trying out also a new glass for the occasion: a whisky nosing spieglau, available at vinum design . Winey nose and lots of spices. The leg is fine, thin, but takes its time to...

Score 89/100

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 Speymalt 1999

This is a Gordon and MacPhail Speyside Malt from Macallan and I have yet to find anyone who knows anything about it, a lonely bottle sitting on a shelf but for only £23 a gamble worth taking. On the nose it's all sherry with a hint of toffee chews and well fired toast as a back note. Although this is smooth it has a mild kick to it with malt and...

Score 80/100