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Macallan 18 Year Old Whisky
Posted on 11/15/19 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 11/15/19 at 8:57 pm
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Description
92 Points Wine Enthusiast - This Speyside single malt is matured in Sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain, for a minimum of 18 years. The amber spirit has a big, warm caramel flavor, finishing with a touch of sweet honey, bitter chocolate and espresso on the lingering finish. Viscous, creamy mouthfeel.
91 Points Whisky Advocate - Macallan's 18 year old expression is, for me, the highlight of its regular sherried range. Deep amber in color. The nose is rich and heavily fruited: fruit cake, mulberry, a little moist gingerbread, the bloody depths of molasses. On the palate, dried fruits — more figgy than raisined — while the natural oiliness in the spirit balances the boisterous tannins from the European oak. A singed note on the finish (an extension of the molasses?) completes the picture. Balanced and complex.
I just purchased my first Macallan 18. It was $269 at Walgreen but goes for around $300.00 online. I'm not sure how smooth it will be but it seems to have good reviews. Anyone ever tried it?
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Posted on 11/15/19 at 8:58 pm to Mud_Till_May
It’s not bad. I prefer the Balvenie 21 year Portwood though
Posted on 11/15/19 at 8:59 pm to Mud_Till_May
I for one, prefer grape scotch.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:00 pm to Mud_Till_May
Overrated/over priced. There are better scotches on the market for that price
This post was edited on 11/15/19 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:01 pm to Mud_Till_May
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:01 pm to Mud_Till_May
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Anyone ever tried it?
Never, you're the first.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:17 pm to Mud_Till_May
Bruh lol
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:18 pm to Mud_Till_May
It's good, I like Lagavulin 18.
I've had a 20 litre charred white oak barrel filled with Glenfiddich 12 for about 4 years now, and just top it off as I pull out of it. Its really smooth now.
I've had a 20 litre charred white oak barrel filled with Glenfiddich 12 for about 4 years now, and just top it off as I pull out of it. Its really smooth now.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:21 pm to Mud_Till_May
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The nose is rich and heavily fruited: fruit cake, mulberry, a little moist gingerbread,
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:27 pm to Mud_Till_May
For the money, you cannot beat any of the Twelves. 18 is really good -- there are 3 kinds. 15 is good...more of a peaty and smoky flavor. But I own a bottle and I like it but at 270 bucks compared to 60, 12 all the way.
17 is not had either...a completely different and rougher taste. 12 and 18 both have the sweet and caramel taste. 15 and 17 have that "Scotch drinker" appeal. Rare Cask is affordable and fantastic.
Macallan>>>>>>Balvenie
17 is not had either...a completely different and rougher taste. 12 and 18 both have the sweet and caramel taste. 15 and 17 have that "Scotch drinker" appeal. Rare Cask is affordable and fantastic.
Macallan>>>>>>Balvenie
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:29 pm to Mud_Till_May
Walgreens sells 18? 
What city of 10 million plus people do you live in? The Walgreens by my house maxes out at Bushmills.
What city of 10 million plus people do you live in? The Walgreens by my house maxes out at Bushmills. Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:33 pm to Mud_Till_May
Macallan
Supposedly one of the few Scotches that improve with aging as most marginally with barrel age.
I have always enjoyed it.
Supposedly one of the few Scotches that improve with aging as most marginally with barrel age.
I have always enjoyed it.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:35 pm to Mud_Till_May
How do you guys feel about Oban??
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:37 pm to Mud_Till_May
Whoa!
That’s shite’s expensive.
I thought I over paid for Buffalo Trace and Makers Mark at Albertsons. Guess not.
Thinking about just going back to Ancient Age and morning donuts.
Good combo.
That’s shite’s expensive.
I thought I over paid for Buffalo Trace and Makers Mark at Albertsons. Guess not.
Thinking about just going back to Ancient Age and morning donuts.
Good combo.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:58 pm to Mud_Till_May
I had the 23 year estate from Macallan last night. Really nice but not necessarily worth the $75 for 2 ounce pour. But really well rounded nose with a great finish.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 10:01 pm to Mud_Till_May
I've had the 15 and the 18 multiple times and side by side. I prefer the 15. The 18 isn't worth the money has more bite. There are plenty others
Posted on 11/15/19 at 10:13 pm to Mud_Till_May
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Macallan 18
Ah...I remember my first scotch
Posted on 11/15/19 at 10:14 pm to Mud_Till_May
Better than Macallan
Posted on 11/15/19 at 10:22 pm to Mud_Till_May
I saw a Macallan 29 Year in Scotland for $1700 USD. It was at the nicest liquor store I've ever been to. Basically a library of Scotch called "Robbie's Drams" in Ayr, Scotland. The in store Connoisseur told me there were plenty of Scotches that were just as good to be had for a lower price. The 18 year was one he mentioned, along with a few others I can't recall. He referred to the 29 year as an overpriced mantle piece and laughed at the Americans that thought it was the end all be all of Scotch.
This post was edited on 11/15/19 at 10:23 pm
Posted on 11/15/19 at 10:28 pm to Mud_Till_May
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I just purchased my first Macallan 18. It was $269 at Walgreen
You didn't buy macallan 18 at Walgreens.
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