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Macallan Edition No. 3
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
January 3, 2019 (edited February 17, 2019)
48.3%
NAS
Chill filtered
Color added
Nose: Bright and fruit-forward. Red apple; pear; a dark berry note I can’t quite but my finger on; hint of vanilla and nutmeg.
Palate: Full mouthfeel, creamy and sweet. A classic sherried and bourbon cask Macallan sweetness of dark cherry and plum; vanilla again developing into mild oak with a hint of clove and ginger. Touch of smoky sulfur and alcohol in the background. Medium viscosity.
Finish: Medium length; citrus note of orange and a touch of lemon. Slightly floral as well; light oak and apples carries through.
Value: limited release and becoming harder to find by the day. At $110-130 USD, a bit pricy given other options at that price point.
Final thoughts: A solid addition to the Macallan “Edition” range, but not a world beater at the price and offering fewer surprises and complexities than the Edition 4. A dram for those who just straight up love their sherried Macallans without too many extras.
3.5/5
Recommend trying or buying a bottle at a good price
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