the macallan fine oak 18 years old
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Style
- Single Malt
- Release
- Unspecified
- Age
- 18 Years
- Alcohol
- 43% abv.
- Region
- Scotland, Speyside
- Bottled For
- Distillery
This new 18 year old expression is the result of a unique combination of both bourbon and sherry oak casks. The result is a soft and rich Macallan with hints of citrus, tropical fruits, spice and wood smoke, delivering a lingering finish with hints of orange zest.
review by anonymous
- Color
- Medium Amber
- Nose
- Oak and fruit, floral notes in between
- Body
- Medium-heavy body, nicely coats the tongue and cheek.
- Palate
- A woodsy sherry taste with some nuttiness and honey notes, even a touch of maple. The flavors are complex andf not overpowewring at all, Invites you to savor it.
- Finish
- Medium finish, which is my only (slight) criticism, although so close to perfect thaat they'd better leave it alone. Incrredibly smotth!
My favorite of a all the highlands and for special guests. The fine oak finish now incorporates aging in three barrels: sherry-trreated European and American Oaks treated with sherry, an American Oak treated with bourbon. The "treated with" feels wierd, but the result is terrific!
review by anonymous
- Color
- Dark Amber
- Nose
- Citrus, Smoke, Hint of Wood
- Body
- Meduim Full Body
- Palate
- Slight Smoke, Hint of Sherry, Spice
- Finish
- Medium Length, Pepper, Slightly Sour
Very good dram. In my opinion not as good as the regular 12 year old, very good dram for the value.