Macallan Classic Cut (2018 Release)

Shoulder Pour 2 weeks open: I was lucky enough to find this at a good price. I know these Classic Cuts can get pretty pricey for a NAS scotch, but I'd say this brings the value, even at a MSRP. It's what I'd expect from a typical "sherry bomb" not too complex, very chocolaty and everything is turned up to 11. This is like the '80s hair-metal rock of Speyside. If all Macallan expressions lived in a neighborhood, this would be the house with the lime-green car in the driveway. 5.0 - go out and buy all of the stock you can find. 4.0 - must buy at least one bottle before you die. 3.0 - solid, must try at a bar, or mooch from a friend. 2.0 - didn't like it, you may. 1.0 - you may have the palate of my dog, and he licks his own ass.

Very high alcohol

A spiced peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The nose is elusive, a hidden peanut husk that highlights the salt with a hint of grape. The taste is a rich and spicy raspberry jam. Halfway through the bottle notes of cinnamon, ginger and hibiscus can be found on the pallet. Additionally, chocolate in the finish is more noticeable.

Didn’t try the 2017. This one is on form for Macallan. Slightly waxy but otherwise very nice drinking neat.

I really liked this one. The bottle took a while to open up, but once it did I got dried fruits, caramel, chocolate, nutmeg, and baked sweet rolls, and ginger. One of the most full flavored Macallans I have had.