Scott_E
Macallan 12 Year Sherry Oak Cask
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
December 29, 2016 (edited September 17, 2017)
I took the time with this, avoiding reading previous reviews (as others just recently have don. All over a course of several days to avoid power of suggestion and to give my "true" sense and experience a test (as several others recently done inspiring me. I will try to do this more going forward).
This whisky opens to a lovely, sweet nose of mixed nuts: almonds, walnuts, pecans, with fruit: raisin, red grape. Overtones of vanilla and brown sugar encompass the nutty and fruity aromas. A velvety and sweet, thin body delivers sweetness of brown sugar and dark chocolate. Sherry, vanilla, honey, walnuts, orange zest, a touch of oak char all swirl gently on the tongue. The palate is left oaky with drying tannins. Cinnamon, brown sugar, smidgen of char remains for a fair length.
As others who have previously noted, a rather enjoyable whisky that's easy sipper, relatively complex and nicely balanced. My only issue with Macallan is their pricing. The Mac12 is $15-20 overpriced (for me). That being said, it is well made and I would gladly enjoy a dram any time. [Dry Glass: Toffee][$58][86/100][Tasted: 12/29/16;11/8/14]
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No matter how many different whiskies I've tried and how my tastes have changed over the years, this still remains one of my favorite staple bottles.
Quite the adroit review, Scott! Dry glass: FTW
I sometimes doubt my senses and look for confirmation that I am on the "right" path, which is usually on par with others. Overall, I love reading the reviews as well, as you stated to avoid monetary mistakes or venture to something worthy of my time. But mostly to compare experiences and threads of conversation and opinions.
Great review. That's my only real gripe with Macallan- the price. There are quite a few 12 (and 10) year old single malts that are just as good, or even slightly better, for $15-20 cheaper. I've resigned myself to avoid the newer NAS bottlings, like the Gold and Editions #1&2, just out of principle. I jumped on the 12 year Double Barrel just because it was still a reasonably priced $54. Overall, I think I'm gonna put Macallan in "time out" until the prices get more inline with the competition or they release something flat out amazing.
I like this approach. On the other hand, I use the reviews by several of the people that I follow on this app to steer me to quality products.