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Macallan 18 Year Old Whisky

Posted on 11/15/19 at 8:57 pm
Posted by Mud_Till_May
Member since Aug 2014
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Posted on 11/15/19 at 8:57 pm


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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?

Whisky Tasting
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
124316 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 8:58 pm to
It’s not bad. I prefer the Balvenie 21 year Portwood though
Posted by diddlydawg7
2x Best Poster Elite 8 (2x Sweet 16
Member since Oct 2017
27695 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 8:59 pm to
I for one, prefer grape scotch.
Posted by rowbear1922
Lake Chuck, LA
Member since Oct 2008
15167 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:00 pm to
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 by Mud_Till_May
Member since Aug 2014
9685 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:01 pm to
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It’s not bad. I prefer the Balvenie 21 year Portwood though


Do you ever mix it with anything?
Posted by SEClint
New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR
Member since Nov 2006
48769 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:01 pm to
Posted by MoarKilometers
Member since Apr 2015
17958 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:01 pm to
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Anyone ever tried it?

Never, you're the first.
Posted by Prosecuted Collins
The Farm
Member since Sep 2003
6615 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:17 pm to
Bruh lol
Posted by ithad2bme
Houston transplant from B.R.
Member since Sep 2008
3468 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:18 pm to
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.
Posted by Jon Ham
Member since Jun 2011
28590 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:21 pm to
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The nose is rich and heavily fruited: fruit cake, mulberry, a little moist gingerbread,



Posted by bleeng
The Woodlands
Member since Apr 2013
4069 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:24 pm to
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The nose is rich and heavily fruited: fruit cake, mulberry, a little moist gingerbread,


In other words the next Parish release
This post was edited on 11/17/19 at 3:30 pm
Posted by PiscesTiger
Concrete, WA
Member since Feb 2004
53696 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:27 pm to
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
Posted by PiscesTiger
Concrete, WA
Member since Feb 2004
53696 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:29 pm to
Walgreens sells 18? What city of 10 million plus people do you live in? The Walgreens by my house maxes out at Bushmills.
Posted by Alltheway Tigers!
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
7141 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:33 pm to
Macallan

Supposedly one of the few Scotches that improve with aging as most marginally with barrel age.

I have always enjoyed it.
Posted by bayoubengals01
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2014
246 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:35 pm to
How do you guys feel about Oban??
Posted by Bullfrog
Institutionalized but Unevaluated
Member since Jul 2010
56285 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:37 pm to
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.
Posted by CaptainJ47
Gonzales
Member since Nov 2007
7353 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:58 pm to
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 by yatesdog38
in your head rent free
Member since Sep 2013
12737 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 10:01 pm to
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 by ForeverEllisHugh
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
14836 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 10:03 pm to
Redbreast is the tits.
Posted by Mud_Till_May
Member since Aug 2014
9685 posts
Posted on 11/15/19 at 10:04 pm to
quote:

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.


I just tried it, I literally went wow. Very high quality whisky, by far the best I've ever had. The alcohol hits you fast. 43% by volume.
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