Macallan 21 Year Old Alchemist

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

I have tasted this whisky before, but I confess it was a while back. In addition, I tasted it while comparing it to the 12yr Sherry Oak, and probably others as well. What I'm trying to say is that my initial tasting was probably not the best, as it was clouded with other whiskies and before I had developed my palate (not that my palate is now...

Score 90/100

Macallan Cask Strength

So far I’ve only tasted three The Macallan from the Fine Oak series. Those were very good, each of them. Especially the 15 Year Old. Today, however, I tried the Macallan 10 Year Old Cask Strength. Is was bottled at an ABV of 58,4%, too strong for my buds. I felt it best to dilute it for tasting. Undiluted, you are first hit around the ears by...

Score 89/100

Macallan Cask Strength

And so departs The Maccallan Cask Strength from my shelf. This one, I'm sad to see go. An outstanding Single Malt. This one is probably one of the fruitiest whiskey's I've ever tried and this bouquet is delivered with a good stiff punch of Cask Strength 60.1% ABV. Still, it's smooth for a drink this strong. As a side note and this is one of those...

Score 93/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

I was ffortunate to receive a bottle of Macallan 12yo sherry cask from my father-in-law for Xmas. Although I gave it a very low rating a couple of years ago, I'm hoping that my palate has matured and I'll be able to appreciate its character the second time around, because I have an entire lovely bottle to drink! Nose: old, soggy wood and sherry....

Score 74/100