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Macallan Gold 1824 Series
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
August 17, 2018 (edited October 4, 2022)
[Troon, Scotland. 8/16/18] Off to play Championship Course at Royal Troon on Friday. Starting golf trip off on world class course; might as well couple this with world class distillery. The Macallan 1824 series is a grouping of NAS expressions predicated on color and not age. This whisky‘s name is a good indication of such, and it consists of sherry aged product having slept in a combination of American and European oak for 9 to 15 years. The nose is elegant with a constrained measure of sherry. The palate is also balanced with proper levels of both fruitiness and sweetness. A medium finish is smooth and satisfying. Macallan fans will not be disappointed in this offering, but neither will they be inspired. I would rate this at a high 3 to 4 with our current venue giving them the extra nudge. :)
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@PBMichiganWolverine. Yeah, read that too. Selling for £495 ($550). Hope it’s worth it. Will be a collectible for sure on the whisky auctions. https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/latest-news/20373/macallan-whisky-sale-causes-traffic-chaos/?utm_source=mailjet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=digest-sw-2018-08-15.
@PBMichiganWolverine - you’ve got me checking distances. I did see Macallan Terra (TRE) at Heathrow. I may grab it on my way back. @cascode - on a clear day you can see Arran and Kintyre peninsula from golf course. They haven’t seen the last of me. :)
Troon, huh? Temptingly close to Arran, the Kintyre peninsula and Islay :) Have a great time.
@Rick_M stay away from the Macallan distillery...I read they had to close the one and only road to get there. Apparently folks lining up to get the new Macallan Genesis. Nuts.
@LeeEvolved & @PBMichiganWolverine - lots of whisky, wine, and brandy in Royal Troon’s dining room tonight after a wet, windy, and wonderful afternoon of golf. Playing their Portland Course tomorrow
@Rick_M nice! Enjoy the golf and whisky!
Wow, playing Royal Troon. I’m gearing up to play my area’s best course and it costs an astounding $34 for 18. I know who’s living a better life than me.... Yeah, I’m jelly. Have a great round @Rick_M