Macallan Quest

This is Macallan’s travel exclusive brand. Being bottled at 40% ABV with no age statement doesn’t seem like a great deal versus Macallan’s 12 year offerings, but I decided to grab a bottle to try for myself. The notes on the box are pretty spot on. In addition to the “soft citrus fruits, apple, lemon, vanilla, and subtle oak” I also pick up aromas of honey, cereal, and reed. The palate has apple, ginger, almonds, and dried fruits, along with cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg. Finish is long and soft with some fruit and lingering cinnamon. The mouthfeel is lighter than the normal Macallan 12, almost watery, but certainly not unenjoyable. This is a nice light scotch with some great flavors. The 1 liter bottle is also a nice feature. If you normally enjoy Macallan, you will appreciate this whisky as a lighter version with a few more fruit flavors.

Not as heavy with sherry as the typical Macallan 12 year, but still has the definitive Macallan taste. Light notes of fruits and nuts, very easy to drink. Available at travel locations, good value for the 1 liter bottle if you enjoy Macallan.

Very smooth, not exceptional in taste

Tasted this whisky while on a cruise. A wonderful flavor, smooth, but nothing that jumped out at me. It was a good whisky but nothing amazing.