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The Macallan 18 Years Old    
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The Macallan 18 Years Old

Brand The Macallan
Expression 18 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age 18 Year Old
Abv 40.00%
Produced at Macallan Distillery
Region Speyside
Launched 1824
Availability Widely available
Guide Price £26-£40 (US$41-US$65)
Website http://www.themacallan.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 8 by Michael Jackson and Doug McIvor.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Sherried of course, but also a little more peat in this vintage.
Palate
Pale sherryish, with late peat. A harmonic segue, but less fruity than I remember.
Finish
Very smooth, with some good wood-extract.
Comment
A lovely whisky in its own right, but not quite as layered as the best vintages.

Doug McIvor

Nose
Deeply attractive, honeyed with prickling wood spice and brandy butter.
Palate
Rich and lingering, yielding warm raisiny, sherried and oaky notes.
Finish
Long, oaky-peppery, distinguished. Smoky at the last.
Comment
An aristocratic and balanced Macallan, though drier than some recent 18 year releases.

 



 

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