Macallan 1991 21 Year Old Directors' Cut Douglas Laing

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 Edition No.3

For the composition of this 3rd Edition, whisky maker Bob Delgarno collaborated with the well-known Master Perfumer Roja Dove, who had previously helped Macallan with the development of their aroma kit. This is a blend of six cask types in which the aroma will most likely be very important. The nose is wonderfully sweet, but also a bit delicate....

Score 86/100

Macallan 1990 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

Macallan is one the worlds most well known whiskies in the world with bottles of rare Macallan fetching thousands. I often wonder how much you're paying for a brand name with whisky the big names spend a fortune on advertising and this reflects on the price we as punters have to pay. This is regarded as one of finest malts in teh world and it...

Score 60/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Nose: Classic sherry, lemon peel, caramel, a bit bready. Water really brings out these flavors. Water also pushes the caramel to the front. Not too deep, but quite enjoyable. Taste: Sherried fruits, caramel corn, pound cake, blueberries. It lacks on the arrival. Rather vague. Finish: Sherry oak and cane sugar. Sweet and decent. This is a good...

Score 86/100