The Macallan
8.2

The Macallan

18 Years Old, Fine Oak

ABV 0%

A lovely, elegant yet large whisky. Why would you ever use sherry wood?

Gavin Smith

Specification

The Macallan

Brand

18 Years Old, Fine Oak

Expression

Single Malt

Type

18

Age (Years)

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Gavin Smith

Taster

Nose: Spices, barley, subtle floral perfume.

Palate: Firm and confident. More spices, ginger, some trademark Macallan honey and malt.

Finish: Honey lingers, angelica.

Comment: A lovely, elegant yet large whisky. Why would you ever use sherry wood?

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Drier. Robust and oily: earthy, seasoned oak, hazelnut, dry spices. Cherry stone, dried apricot, ripe pineapple, melon, peels, then into coconut and cocoa.

Palate: Mouthcoating. Peaches cut with toasted nuts, ginger powder, cherry stone, burnt grass.

Finish: Dry, a little fresh malt.

Comment: Good weight. Ripe.

Score: 8.5

8.2
Overall Score

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