Macallan Estate Oak

SMWS 24.111 - Ginger beer and pickled walnuts

Last night the LCBO put on a scotch tasting that featured two new Macallans: the Rare Cask and the No. 6, both very good. The Rare Cask was fairly spicy, while the No. 6 was much subtler and quite extraordinary. Master of Wood Stuart McPherson was there to explain things: the Rare Cask is blended from whiskies 10-30 years old, whereas all the...

Score 78/100

Macallan Select Oak

Color: gold. Nose: a bowl full of raisins with some prunes mixed in for good measure. Light undercurrents of red apples and vanilla. Just a hint of orange peel zest. Water brings forth moist banana nut bread. Very sweet and fruity. Body: medium but creamy. Palate: yes, fresh-baked banana bread with walnuts and raisins right up front with some...

Score 89/100

Macallan Signatory 20/1984 #7098

From Signatory's Cask Strength Collection. Macallan 20/1984, Sherry Butt Matured, Cask 7098, 55.9% This is the most stunning whisky I have sampled over my months and years as a serious student of whisky. I first sampled at the Whisky Attic/Freaking Frog in Las Vegas NV, and my thanks to Adam Carmer, prop., for turning me onto this delight. I spent...

Score 98/100

Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask Matured Fine Oak

This 18 years old in the new(ish) Triple Cask Matured series from Macallan is the high end release. It matured on three types of casks: boubon casks and both American and European sherry seasoned casks. Just like the 15 years old, this is cut to 43%. My bottle was launched in 2018. Yes, this is very aromatic indeed. Lovely mix of plums and fresh...

Score 88/100