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Macallan Fine Oak 18 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
April 18, 2020 (edited February 27, 2021)
Nose - Rich warm cooked apples, golden raisins, dried apricots, toasted candied ginger
Taste - Golden raisins, baked ripe apples, wine poached pears, gentle candied ginger spice/heat/warmth, gentle apple skin bitter
Finish - Lingering gentle warmth, balanced caramel with cooked apples
Score - 86/100
Final Thoughts - This is a very well balanced dram. Nothing off putting, great nose for such a low proof. It's a very tasty dram, not heavily sherried like their sherry cask 12. Nice balance of light fleshed stone fruits & gentle oak. Tasty, but not amazing.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe?
Would I buy a bottle? - No, not at the prices they charge
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Totally agree with your assessment. Nice, balanced dram, but absolutely not worth the price. I may never have bought this on my own if my wife hadn’t bought it for me as a Christmas gift.