Macallan Edition No. 4

Macallan isn’t my favorite distillery. IMO it’s generally overpriced and overrated. However they do know how to make a sherried single malt and when they hit with a decent proof and well selected casks I can see what the fuss is all about. This is Sherry forward. I’d hesitate to call it a bomb, as it has some balance of dark fruit, musty malt and some wood spice. But the sherry and oak steal the show. Has a dry finish, and a layered sweetness of fruit and honey. If I could find this at a decent price I’d buy a bottle.

Macallan just doesn't excite me. This is good, but I guess the same Macallan sherry and barrel finishing that make people love Macallan always leads me to not love Macallan..... because it just tastes like Macallan. I really enjoyed the #6 because it skewed to a darker, richer place than others. This one was really good but not worth buying again at around $110, although I've now seen it at closer to $500+, so maybe it is worth buying at $110. The focus is on the wood and that is the predominant taste. There's zesty oak, a puff of char, and some fruity sweetness that all come from the wood. Beyond that, it's mostly Macallan sherry. Crisp apple, toffee, wood spices like clove and nutmeg. It has a pretty long finish that reminds you it's Macallan. I wish I had nicer things to say about something I gave 4 stars but I'm very conflicted....damn you rating systems.

Love this one, great sherry example. Dark, dried fruits. Syrup and jam. A little spice and most of all, easy drinking.

Smells like fresh cut apples. Tastes of vanilla and toffee. Smooth finish.

Probably the best Macallan I’ve had yet. Paired with a Grand Cathedral house roll habano. The richness is mixed perfectly with a nice little kick that finishes hella smooth.