The Macallan 12 Years Old
Distillery: The MacallanStyle: Single Malt
Release: Unspecified
Age: 12 Years
Alcohol: 43% abv.
Region: Scotland, Speyside
Bottled For: Distillery
Described by Paul Pacult, the renowned international whisky writer, in his book Kindred Spirits as: "simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around", The Macallan has justly reaped such critical acclaim. The secret of The Macallan lies in defiant adherence to traditional methods and ingredients. The continued use of finest Golden Promise barley and the insistence on the finest oak casks are just two of the pre-requisites for perfection.
Color: Liquid gold
Nose: Very light, slight woodiness
Body: Very light and smooth
Palate: Slight peat, cinnamon, and a butterscotch sweet.
Finish: Amazing finish, makes my tongue salivate.
The Macallan is a surefire any day. It's worth the price if you enjoy a good Scotch. One of my favorites!
Color: Burnt honey
Nose: Woody, caramel, butter. Roses and a medicinal note.
Body: Fairly full body.
Palate: Light smoke, oak, orange, nutty, heather.
Finish: A bit curt, heather and phenol.
Great depth for a 12 yr, nice fruit and cask elements. Nose is so fantastic that it disappoints a bit on the palate. Still top-drawer.
Color: Dark Amber
Nose: Flowery, Honey and a little Wood.
Body: Full Body and a Good Alcohol Feel.
Palate: Sherry, Fruit, Wood, Sweet and a slight Burn.
Finish: Warm and Mouth Coating along with a little Butterscotch.
Don't think I've had a Macallan that didn't taste good, This is no exception. I Love the Islands and if I want a change this is one of the bottles I reach for.
Color: Very dark gold, bronze-ish
Nose: Orange, Peach, Roses
Body: Full bodied
Palate: Walnuts, Peach, Flowers, Apples, Oranges.
Finish: Medium finish, smooth end. Cool.
One of the best i've had. Goes down extremely smooth, lacks the long finish, however, very cooling, and rarely hot. Well worth the price of $90/bottle. Floral and fruity are the definitive characteristics of this whisky.