Macallan 1979 18 Year Old Gran Reserva

Macallan SMWS 24.119

This is a review of a 26yo (1985/2012) Macallan by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society dubbed as "subtle, scented and scintillating". I never had a high opinion of anything that Macallan produced: both overpriced and overpraised whisky packaged with a charade of BS marketing. But life's too short to stick with first impressions, therefore I...

Score 86/100

Macallan 15 Year Old Fine Oak

This is a wonderful drinking scotch. Starts a little spicy then mid-palate has a great chocolaty, caramel with a long lingering finish. It is wonderful!

Score 98/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

This is where I would start anyone new to Scotch. It isn't too expensive, but it has a great amount of flavor and complexity not present in cheaper offerings like Glenfiddich 12. Nose: very soft. Definitely some ginger, with a strong presence of sherry, vanilla, and a little bit of butter. Taste: a nice gentle peat flavor. Hints of chocolate,...

Score 84/100

Macallan Ruby 1824 Series

The Macallan reorganised its core range in 2012. Most of the age statements were ditched and replaced by colours. Yes, you've read it right: colours. A small risk for a company stating a few years ago that not colour, but maturation was the most important aspect of a good quality whisky. Because colour could be faked... The new range consists of...

Score 84/100