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Macallan Quest
Single Malt — Highlands , Scotland
Reviewed
November 17, 2019 (edited June 19, 2020)
This is Macallan’s travel exclusive brand. Being bottled at 40% ABV with no age statement doesn’t seem like a great deal versus Macallan’s 12 year offerings, but I decided to grab a bottle to try for myself.
The notes on the box are pretty spot on. In addition to the “soft citrus fruits, apple, lemon, vanilla, and subtle oak” I also pick up aromas of honey, cereal, and reed.
The palate has apple, ginger, almonds, and dried fruits, along with cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg. Finish is long and soft with some fruit and lingering cinnamon. The mouthfeel is lighter than the normal Macallan 12, almost watery, but certainly not unenjoyable.
This is a nice light scotch with some great flavors. The 1 liter bottle is also a nice feature. If you normally enjoy Macallan, you will appreciate this whisky as a lighter version with a few more fruit flavors.
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After drinking this a few more times and comparing it to the 12 year expressions, I feel the need to downgrade my score. Put plainly, this scotch isn’t as nice or complex as the 12 year offerings, but cost about the same. It does have great flavors as I put in my review, but they are lighter and more watery than your typical Macallan. An enjoyable scotch for sure, but given the option, opt for the any of the 12 year old Macallans.