Macallan Glenlivet 1938 35 Year Old Sherry Cask G M Gordon & Macphail

Macallan NC2 Macallan 18YO 1991

At 90.00 US, this was about 100.00 less than the regular 18YO. Label says 18 years in oak barrels, so I assume no sherry influence here, perhaps more in common with the Fine Oak series. Aroma is all fresh honeysuckle and wild flowers, albeit with a prominent alcohol burn. Something else in the smell, way in the back: Powdered Tang/orange drink....

Score 90/100

Macallan Cask Strength

On the Nose: Being 116.4 proof, the nose is a bit frustrated by the intense alcohol wafting from the glass! After a few whiffs, the aromas really start to come out. Definitely the strongest aroma is sherry, mixed with caramel. Hints of spice come out as well, but are subdued by the big sherry. It smells wonderful, enveloping my nostrils with fruit...

Score 90/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

I've often jeered at **THE** Macallan because of the ridiculous circus side-show that goes hand in hand with the brand, but many have assured me that **this** is the no-nonsense entry level Macallan that could give me a snapshot of what the distillery is about. Now to be fair, I enjoyed the Rare Cask and even the Sienna, but I would never have...

Score 82/100

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

Wonderfully near-perfect sherry nose and taste. Soft beginning with a tremendous spice character that smooths out to a nice clean finish. In my opinion worth the money over the 12 year. Have yet to have the 15.

Score 89/100