That being said, it is also around $200 more per bottle. The whisky is significantly more approachable and reliable than the 12-year-old variation. Not the most complex of whiskies, rather the bottle is a greatest hits album of clean Highland scotch with bonus tracks of sherry. There is little doubt as to the quality of the dram itself, at least in my most humble of opinions. Like Blue Label and other premium whiskies, the debate commonly centers around whether or not the whisky is worth the considerable suggested retail price. The Macallan 18 places itself in a challenging position in terms of value in the single malt market. Charred oak on the back end with long, lingering tannic notes punctuated by sweet and very slightly salty caramel.
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Clean and uncomplicated, yet full and satisfying.įinish: Continued sherry notes from the nose right on through the finish. Palate: Sweet, dry sherry, salted butter on a toasted english muffin. Nose: Sherry, spiced plums, mixed berry preserves, warm cinnamon toast, butter. Strong legs that easily coat the side of a glass and linger. A very collectible label.Īppearance: A caramel amber color. Vital Stats: 43% ABV (86 proof), aged 18 years, 100% malted barley, available around $250-$270 per 750 ml bottle with some vintages fetching more on the secondary market. The single malt is a part of the Sherry Oak series, preceded by the 12-year-old and followed by 25-and 30-year old releases. The release is commonly seen as a direct competitor with Blue Label from Johnnie Walker, arguably placing it solidly in the premium whisky category.Īs with all Macallans, the 18 features natural color imparted from casks used in the aging process. After all, their own stills have been featured on banknotes issued by the Bank of Scotland. The distillery would know a thing or two about iconography. The Macallan website refers to the 18 as “the iconic Macallan.” It would be difficult to mount a solid case against this claim. Nearly one-quarter of the estate’s land is dedicated to growing The Macallan’s exclusive Minstrel variety of barley. The Highland manor house sits on a 390-acre estate on the banks of the river Spey, making this perhaps the most literal of representations of the Speyside region.
The roots of The Macallan extend back to the year 1700 with the construction of the Easter Elchies House. Some labels seem to virtually write their own marketing.
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