A juicy bite of golden apples follows. On a buttered croissant, with creamy hot chocolate. I think there’s some truth in this; anecdotally, this has been my experience, too. MaCallan 12 vs. 18 - posted in Food And Wine Aplenty: QUOTE (Gov @ Dec 20 2008, 11:51 AM): The Macallan 12 is very good. There’s also a decreased production for sherry, overall. Palate: A sweet presentation right away like a nectar or rose water. £235.00. Nose (Undiluted): Wood (freshly-cut Cherry crossed with White Oak) and Licorice. It is wonderful! The middle is a bite into a butter croissant, topped with honey and vanilla. So we met between Toronto and Montreal in...Kingston. Beautifully balanced whisky. They’ve started to make more premium sherry, and shifted slowly away from the sweet, oxidised cream sherries to the dry, unoxidised fino styles. The differences between the 12 year old and the 15 year old were the most striking of the three (the 15 and 18 being somewhat similar). macallan 18 y.o sherrywood Whisky-ul de la Macallan este al doilea single malt din lume dupa valoarea vanzarilor si al treilea daca luam in calcul volumul vanzarilor. Fresh orange. The release of a new Macallan usually prompts a responses from the jaded among the whisky community, which usually goes something like “Great, another one. Not as much as on my own terms, but I do dig it in a hearty, wood filled arena. It went over very well with my friends....but they loved the other whisky I poured even more! What this means is that sherry casks are getting increasingly rare and costly, and fewer sherried whiskies will be made available. It is a touch more interesting than the 15, and a large step up from the 12 for sure, but the price is also double the price of the 15, and triple that of the 12. In the middle, pine. I had a couple of bottles of this a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it (87 in my book), but prices went crazy and I now pass by the section with Macallan and Highland Park. Pepper and the citrus notes promised by the nose emerge. Palírna Macallan byla založena r. 1824 Alexandrem Reidem. Over time I've broadened my scope. And I also found it a bit ordinary on the tongue for something in its price range ($150 in Canada). This 18 year old Macallan single malt sits at the peak of the Triple Cask range (which replaced the Fine Oak range in mid-2018). With triple cask maturation (2 sherry casks and 1 bourbon), the sherry maturation definitely has the edge. In the Fine Oak Series there is a 10 Year Old, 12 Year Old (see my previous reviews), 15 Year Old, 21 Year Old and even a 30 Year Old. On the nose the influence of both casks is apparent. Omar, Fab and I - three very close friends for the last 20 years - decided to have a weekend away. Nose: Dry ginger and orange peel take the lead. Bitter oak doesn't appeal to me. It's good but, not anywhere north of $60 good. Sure there are obvious factors, like scents from a kitchen, smoking cigars, or simply being in a peaceful locale without distraction, but for whatever reason, I love scotch in restaurants. Dry wood flavours and a bit of spice. The CS is fantastic, and while I haven't had enough time to really get to know them, the 12 and 18 (the old ones) were really something, even at 43%. You’ll pay quite a bit less than the Macallan 18 and you’ll still get the same consistent quality you have come to expect. The good news is, it’s hard to go wrong. Thanks for the review, fish. On researching some more, it’s interesting to know that this whisky is triple matured in a trio of Spanish oak ex-sherry wine casks, American oak ex-Sherry casks, and American oak ex-bourbon casks, all matured separately for 15 years, then married. Now this is very interesting because if I given a glass of this and told it … There’s also some tanninic oakiness in this very promising nose. The finish is long and developing - very sweet finish, malty, with a little bit of coconut right at the end. Whisky Review: The Macallan Fine Oak 15 Year Old Scotch Whisky (94.5/100) a review by Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf) Posted on November 14, 2010 After a year of blogging about whisky, I decided I deserved a treat, and so I went into my private stash of … The nose starts with plenty of fruit. Well, I guess it could use still a bit more complexity and a surprise element to get there, but worth every penny still. Critics have scored this product 89 points. I recently had the 10 Year Old and the 12 Year Old. If you want to get a second opinion on the Double Casks, you can check out what Spirited Singapore has to say. Tasting Notes: The Macallan 18-Year-Old Finish: Very similar to the 12 year old unfortunately, however, it is a bit more flavorful with more oak influence. taste (water) more rounded mouthfeel, no longer oily. I still think it’s great value for money in Singapore. ), orange, hints of vanilla and some lashings of mint. Fades into slight smoke, very peppery initially but, mellows out. Posted on may 12 2014 by jim. Macallan 12 is around $60, whereas Macallan 18 is around $260. Just enough oak to let you know it is there, and a lingering sweetness...chocolate, dark chocolate. Overall its a medium to slightly heavy bodied dram. More subtle than you might imagine, but fairly complex. Originally it was to be Vegas...but with Omar 3 months closer to being a dad (and living in Montreal), and Fab being, well, Fab...we had to stay closer to home. It matured on three types of casks: boubon casks and both American and European sherry seasoned casks… Regardless, the 17y is ridiculously priced - why not an Old Pulteney 21 at that point.... Ahhhhh there is also the hidden gem; The Macallan 17. Slowly, the flavours turn into a burnt honey, dark chocolate and vanilla. Finish: Medium-Long. On the palate that will be deliciously coated with this dram, the chocolate returns but is bested by the raisins and and touches of oranges. very enjoyable. One of my favourite Amruts was a single bourbon cask offering. The funny thing is, with the release of the new 15 and 18 Year Old Double Casks, I find myself agreeing with that view. I would expect maybe a 21y Fine Oak would be next in the line. Nutmeg and a bit of cinnamon. Dark, preserved fruit with heavy confectionery. My hesitation has always stemmed from the suspicion that I might find the Mac fine oaks to be too bitter. The finish is strong and dry with a nice clove after taste. Marmalade and dark honey on charred toast, with earl grey tea. lemon zest, apple skins, ripe and dried apricots, A dusting of nutmeg and cinnamon. This is a nose of quality. The whiskies definitely did turn out to be quite recognisably similar, which should surprise no one, since the difference between them is just the age (and ABV). The Macallan Fine Oak 15 Years Old forms part of the Fine Oak range and is matured for a minimum of fifteen years in three exceptional oak cask types. Nose: On first whiff the odor of alcohol is overwhelming, like sniffing astringent. But also chocolate covered bananas drizzled in caramel. Finish: creamy, milky, again the flavor of some type of plant or herb. After this point, approximately 30% of the whisky intended for the finished product is separated out to spend the last three years maturing in Spanish Oloroso casks, while the remainder stays in American white oak. This combination in the finish is extremely mouthwatering and really tops off this wonderful whisky. Palate: Sweet oak, lemon zest, floral nature returns. It's all ex-bourbon cask and at $109 it's ten dollars more than the 15 year Fine Oak but the extra alcohol (54% vs 43%) means the price isn't bad. Past the citrus is a good helping of prunes, stewed plums. That is not to say that all more recent sherried whiskies are necessarily inferior, but there will be those who think that. As with all Macallans, the 18 features natural color imparted from casks used in the aging process. The Double Cask 12 still remains one my favourite twelve years out there. Let’s see how the actual flavours match up. Hazelnuts? I guess you love it or you hate it! I'd certainly keep a Macallan in my cabinet, and this one is high on the list. Goes so well neat, with a splash or on the rocks. It remains a very fresh flavoured, pleasant whisky with enough depth and interplay between fruit and spice to keep it interesting. More succulent and candy-coated goodness. Woody and spicy. This was the first we poured. Me, I've never tried the fine oaks. The 15 Year Old is generally considered to be the most celebrated of the generally available bottlings. This shift in focus will allow the distillery to play to its strengths and to build upon them. Well, I’m here to help. Perhaps next time. This 15-year-old whisky undergoes a triple maturation, with two types of wood, American and European ex-sherry and American ex … It's quite approachable and I had no problem finishing the bottle. It was distilled in 1975 and bottled in 1993. Po několika změnách majitelů ji v r. 1892 koupil Roderick Kemp, který ji přestavěl. I did find, particularly when comparing side by side with other whiskies, that the sweetness sometimes seemed a bit weirdly harsh or off. I had the fine oak 15 about 5 years ago and haven't bothered since. Palate: Dark orange flavours to start, almost like marmalade on charred toast. Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice Review: Luminous Efflorescence, Diageo Prima and Ultima Collection: A Great Story, Jack Daniel’s Craft and Luxury Collection Review : Way Beyond Coke. The word on the wind is that these sherried whiskies will eventually become the core of Macallan’s range. The Macallan nose is what Speyside is built on and this 15 year old stays true to that. While Macallan appears to have discontinued the age-statement varieties, and the Sherry series is long gone where I live, New Brunswick is still swimming in Fine Oak bottles, which maybe says a lot right there. My everyday go-to if im at a bar or restaurant. Macallan 15-letni Fine Oak (Triple Cask Matured) /43%/0,7l W końcu XX wieku Macallan zdobył ogromną sławę dzięki starzeniu whisky w beczkach po sherry. Despite the considerable heft and power that comes through in the midpalate and on, thanks to the citrus, the 18 Year Old is surprisingly fresh and sprightly. The Macallan 15 vs Glenfiddich 15 yo single malt whisky. As long as I keep my expectations in light, I am typically quite happy. The finish is probably my favorite part. The flavour transfer works both ways though, and the bourbon itself tends lend its own grain sweetness and light qualities to the cask, and therefore, eventually, the Scotch whisky. Macallan 18 Years Triple Cask Matured 2018 Single Malt Food The macallan 18 is around 170 for 750ml also an indulgence but is a single malt that claims an age eighteen years. So, even having two sherry casks and only one bourbon in the dram, why is it that I’m missing the “winey” flavours then? I need to research more on the different outcomes from using sherry casks vs. bourbon casks vs. both. 24577. The nose is a little tight but lovely: honey, mango, some nuts (Almonds? Finish: Medium-Long. While the 12 is pretty good already, the 15 is more elegant and nuanced, and still doesn’t hit the two hundred dollar mark. In fact, I immediately regretted buying it on first try. As it develops, there’s a nice bit of toffee that evolves into cinnamon and nutmeg. I longed for more. The nose is the star of this whisky in my view. Let it breath a little, and the nose opens up quite a bit. SKU. Both types of casks were seasoned only with sherry; there’s not a drop of bourbon, even in the American oak. Also comes in sweet on the tongue, a familiar honey taste. Unfortunately, the nose and the taste aren't too close. Formerly, this Whisky was not labelled Triple Cask Matured.. The Macallan 15 is another quality bottling from Macallan and is definitely worth taking the time to try it. I really like this, and can strongly recommend it. Apparently the Fine Oak series got mixed reviews when it came out. With a few drops of water I found some pepper in the finish, which helps to bring out the differences between sweet and spicy and lower the strength a little. Stores and prices for 'The Macallan Triple Cask Matured Fine Oak 15 Y ... ' | prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 15 Years Old forms part of our Triple Cask Matured range; a series of single malt whiskies crafted in a triple cask combination of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks and American ex-bourbon oak casks. Delicious! Here are the essentials: If you’re looking for a sipping whisky that represents the best value for money, I think the 15 would be the right pick. So, as a drinker, how do you make a decision? Smooth and eminently drinkable, which I believe was my comment on the 12-Year Sherry as well. I've been on a recent quest of collecting Macallans ever since I met (and interviewed) their highly likable whisky maker Bob Dalgarno. I tasted bitter oak and little else. The bite of the alcohol in the nostrils just really overwhelmed everything else this whiskey had to offer. Yes, I prefer the sherry cask Macs over the Fine Oaks. This is a wonderful drinking scotch. Taste: Heavy sherry, dates, raisins, chocolate fudge, very nice underlying spiciness, and a slight bitter ginger. When you consider that this 15 Year Old is about 60 EUR a bottle, then I believe the 12 Year Old is still your best buy. The Macallan 15 Fine Oak takes the classic Macallan-sherry flavor and punches it up a bit with the Oak. Let’s consider this; while sherry is popular in the production of whisky, the wine itself has been languishing for some time. Oranges. Average score from 15 reviews and 52 ratings 86. While Macallan is a top quality mainstream scotch this offering fits into a more underground feel. At $50 - this would be a great deal. Macallan 18 vs blue label. Give me traditional Sherry oaked Macallan any day. Finish: Unlike the start on palate, the finish is dry and more bitter, orange with a little spice, maybe clove? Lots more citrus notes to the palate with a finish longer than the 15. Marmalade. Loves drinking booze of any kind, and has even made a study of it. I want to try the 10 year. Nose: Fresh, wet grass, drizzle, morning dew, rose, pine, walnuts, orange peel, bitter chocolate, maple syrup, blue berries, honey, caramel. Users have rated this product 4 out of 5 stars. The Macallan is usually my go to whisky but in the past few years I have learned to appreciate the beauty of Glendronach. Price difference Macallan Sherry Cask vs Triple Cask/Fine Oak Wanting to understand significant price disparity between Macallan 18 yr old Fine Oak vs Sherry Oak (or other age statement. Nice review. Where the the nose is rich and flavorful, the taste is somewhat indistinct. For the curious, the American white oak, quercus alba, was sourced from Ohio, Missouri and Kentucky, and the European oak, quercus robur, from Spain and the French Pyrenees. Finish: Salted plantain chips and herbal tea. Definitely brings out the nature of the spirit, especially with a drop of water, which brings out more malt and herbs. The whiskies definitely did turn out to be quite recognisably similar, which should surprise no one, since the difference between them is just the age (and ABV). Finish (Undiluted): Medium finish with lingering light oak. Certified Whisky Ambassador and Specialist of Wine. Nose: Wild flowers, quite noble, lots of oak spices. The palate continues it's journey of sweet honey but this time with a touch of lemon, barley and cloves. The American oak gives vanilla and cream notes to the whisky, and the European gives spice and tannin. I love Macallan 12. Adding a few drops of water really brings out the contrast between the sweet and spicy. I believe it is atleast double retail. I can afford them but choose to not support their greed. Macallan 12 is spicy, chocolaty, nutty, and heavy on caramel, whereas Macallan 18 is rich, leathery, full of dried fruit, and intensely oaky. And the real reason I truly appreciate the Fine Oak series is because I know first-hand what goes into creating these exceptional whiskies. Whisky Review #45: Glenfiddich Triple Threat (12 vs 15 vs 18) Posted on March 20, 2016 January 17, 2017 by WhiskyMate Continuing on with the Speyside connection, this week’s review focuses on three different expressions from the same distillery going head to head against one another in the battle for supremacy. The only issue is the price - I pay $70US + hideous WA tax. This 15 Year Old differs quite a bit from his younger versions and has a nose with chocolate, cinnamon, roses and raisins. Well, it's 1:16 and I should have retired to bed an hour ago. The 18 is better but unaffordable now and I'd rather buy anything else listed here instead except the 25 which is crazy expensive and stupid. easy to drink and goes well with a nice cuban. Menthol steaming up the throat. There is also an opportunity to focus on refining its sherried whiskies. Revisiting it now, letting it breath for a few minutes was definitely key. This is a very good Speysider for those who might be more averse to sherried whiskies. This allows the price of whisky production to be lower, and the ex-bourbon-cask-matured whisky to be sold more cheaply- or at larger profit margins- as sherried whiskies of comparable age. We're comparing the Dalmore's 15 year offering with their 18 year to … I get the bitterness. I do think this profile is useful for getting someone into single malts, as it balances having personality with staying relatively middle-of-the-road, but I also suspect there are cheaper ways to get that done. Therefore, take the below with a grain of salt. The notes of each were taken in direct comparison of one another in one sitting. But, enough chit-chat, I'll save that for the blog...let's get to the review: Nose: This is a 'full' nose if that can be said. Don't know what more to say :). Dark chocolate and mint linger on the tongue for minutes. Well rounded and easy going. When it comes to sherry - matured Scotch Macallan is an excellent specimen. This complex combination of casks delivers a rich flavour profile with notes of chocolate, dried fruits and cinnamon. It was a blast - Cambodian food, weird stoned strippers, lost walks in the snow, loud snoring, and other bits of mendacity - but more importantly, I brought two bottles to share with the boys. Macallan was almost universally acclaimed as the best whisky in the world, and it was a major distillery under Highland Distillers. Both these single malt whiskies have iconic status worldwide. Cinnamon and a very light astringency reminiscent of black tea towards the end. Compared to the 12, it’s more confectionery-like, It’s still fairly clean-flavoured, but rounded off with richer spice that keeps it interesting. After all, the bourbon gets much of its vanilla and coconut flavours from the oak itself. Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask Description. Very woody with a pinch of pepper. Finish: Fairly long and dry. An intense nose for its strength, sweet, with honey and sherry, citrus and even a kind of chocolatey quality. @Piero When it sucks, it sucks...When its great, it's great. From what I was told, all three Double Casks are the same in terms of the base spirit used- that is, there is no difference in the new-make, unmatured whisky being used to produce any of the whiskies in the range.