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Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

So many well written reviews on this, I will just add that I found the "airplane bottle" mini at the local package store for $10 so I had to try it knowing its legend. Already a fan of the orange-chocolate flavor profile (Toblerone, etc.), I certainly didn't expect it in a whisky. I sensed a little raisin sweetness, reminded me of the...

Score 91/100

Macallan Ruby 1824 Series

The Macallan reorganised its core range in 2012. Most of the age statements were ditched and replaced by colours. Yes, you've read it right: colours. A small risk for a company stating a few years ago that not colour, but maturation was the most important aspect of a good quality whisky. Because colour could be faked... The new range consists of...

Score 84/100

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 Cask Strength

Well, I think it's possible the bar watered this stuff down because there was NO burn at all without water. I certainly didn't need to pour any in my glass. Nose: Sea salt caramel, vanilla bean, figs, cream sherry, spices. Palette: A sugar bomb that will explode in your mouth (unless you spit it out, which I would certainly not advise). More...

Score 88/100