Macallan 18 Year Sherry Oak Cask

I’ve yet to have a better dram than Macallan 18. I’ve had two drams of this stuff, 8 years apart, at two different whisky bars. The two best drams I’ve had to date. Nothing has beat it in my book. In other words, this is worth the price tag in my opinion. A straight winner.

Iconic It seems to have become fashionable for whisky afficionados to diss Macallan--especially Macallan 18. It ain't cheap. It's a mainstay for suits in expense-account steakhouses, many of whom are not only oblivious to its sublimity but also to the scarcity of a spirit that has taken 18 years to mature. In spite of this, it is a force to be reckoned with, and no serious whisky drinker can ignore it. Serenity Prayer time, ladies and gents: you may think it is overpriced, or has snob appeal, or is not as good as X, Y, or Z. But it is a benchmark over which you have no control, so God grant you the wisdom to accept this fact that you cannot change, because it cannot be overlooked. Beautiful deep tawny orange color. Generous nose shows golden raisins, dates, brown sugar, spice cake, orange oil, and vanilla. Soft, viscous mouthfeel, subtle spice, a little ginger, and some espresso flavors on the long finish. Serious, elegant, and seamless. 4.5+ on the Distiller scale.

And yet again MacAllan proves that they have the best Sherry casks, dried fruits, figs and dates, some nuts, extremely delicious

Rich dark fruits particularly plums and raisins.