Unmistakable aroma of rich orange marmalade on burnt toast. nose (neat) wood, white wine, hint of vanilla & licorice, taste (neat) light, ever so slightly oily wood wood wood, dry finish, nose (water) more wood spice, strong citrus, grapefruit, hint of rice vinegar. Menthol steaming up the throat. For more information, click here. This 18 year old Macallan single malt sits at the peak of the Triple Cask range (which replaced the Fine Oak range in mid-2018). Such a delicate, luxurious mouthfeel! Palate: Sweet oak, lemon zest, floral nature returns. SKU. Join Scott and Bart as they taste/review Macallan 15 year Fine Oak. Users have rated this product 4 out of 5 stars. The few times I have had this have all been at a nice local restaurant in my parent's town. In comparison with the Sherry Oak series, the Fine Oak series uses a mix of bourbon and sherry casks. Macallan was almost universally acclaimed as the best whisky in the world, and it was a major distillery under Highland Distillers. W ofercie alkohole luksusowe marek: aberlour, baileys, ballantines, bowmore, bushmills, chivas regal, dalmore, jack daniels i inne. Most reviews I’ve read define chocolate all over, but I don’t get much, or is it that bitter chocolate that is described? Macallan Age Statement Winner is the 12 for me. I did find, particularly when comparing side by side with other whiskies, that the sweetness sometimes seemed a bit weirdly harsh or off. The Macallan is usually my go to whisky but in the past few years I have learned to appreciate the beauty of Glendronach. Given the time that’s passed since then, perhaps we shouldn’t be too surprised that the Double Cask will now be released in 15 Years Old and 18 Years Old expressions. Macallan 18 Years Triple Cask Matured 2018 Single Malt Food The macallan 18 is around 170 for 750ml also an indulgence but is a single malt that claims an age eighteen years. For the curious, the American white oak, quercus alba, was sourced from Ohio, Missouri and Kentucky, and the European oak, quercus robur, from Spain and the French Pyrenees. Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt. Palate: Dark orange flavours to start, almost like marmalade on charred toast. You'll love them both. Originally it was to be Vegas...but with Omar 3 months closer to being a dad (and living in Montreal), and Fab being, well, Fab...we had to stay closer to home. £235.00. Nice review. At a stretch, I would pay $150 in 2016 prices… and mostly only for nostalgia’s sake. More chocolate...smooth, sweet and long. The nose is the star of this whisky in my view. Macallan Concept Number 2 Review: Note Worthy? Therefore, take the below with a grain of salt. It was tasting a lot of other Scotches and expanding my palate that helped me give this one another shot and appreciate what it had to offer. I'm glad I gave this one time to work its magic. An intense nose for its strength, sweet, with honey and sherry, citrus and even a kind of chocolatey quality. I recently had the 10 Year Old and the 12 Year Old. The funny thing is, with the release of the new 15 and 18 Year Old Double Casks, I find myself agreeing with that view. Super Sherried Macallan 18 year old, now carrying a release year rather than a vintage. The palate has a little bit more spice (cinnamon, nutmeg), more honey and vanilla, and more tannic sherry notes. Tastes green, like a pine, I taste the sap, the needles, and the bark. MaCallan 12 vs. 18 - posted in Food And Wine Aplenty: QUOTE (Gov @ Dec 20 2008, 11:51 AM): The Macallan 12 is very good. Nose (Undiluted): Wood (freshly-cut Cherry crossed with White Oak) and Licorice. The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 15 Years Old forms part of our Triple Cask Matured range; a series of single malt whiskies crafted in a triple cask combination of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks and American ex-bourbon oak casks. Marmalade. The release of a new Macallan usually prompts a responses from the jaded among the whisky community, which usually goes something like “Great, another one. I really liked the 12yo already, and I have to say this older bottling didn’t let me down. Rich and sweet fruitiness with some oak and spices. There’s also some tanninic oakiness in this very promising nose. DESCRIPTION Macallan 1975 18 Years, a very rare bottling of Macallan 18 Year old. It’s hard to get tired of something so delightfully complex… It's no bruiser but, it's not a light dram either. Let’s see how the actual flavours match up. Glendronach, Macallan, and Glenfarclas. The differences between the 12 year old and the 15 year old were the most striking of the three (the 15 and 18 being somewhat similar). @Piero When it sucks, it sucks...When its great, it's great. While the tasting below is accurate, I do not believe that Macallan 18 is worth $240 a bottle. That is not to say that all more recent sherried whiskies are necessarily inferior, but there will be those who think that. Whisky Review #45: Glenfiddich Triple Threat (12 vs 15 vs 18) Posted on March 20, 2016 January 17, 2017 by WhiskyMate Continuing on with the Speyside connection, this week’s review focuses on three different expressions from the same distillery going head to head against one another in the battle for supremacy. Both these single malt whiskies have iconic status worldwide. With the world whisky market growing, and producers needing an increasing number of casks to mature spirit and meet customer demand, while simultaneously keep the quality of their flavours high, the producers’ choice seems obvious- make more ex-bourbon cask whiskies. Much talk of the Macallan revolves around the quality of it's sherry casks, but this Fine Oak bottle highlights the wonders of the spirit - a silky liquid, borne from very small stills and a very narrow 16% cut. Unfortunately I have not yet tasted the 21 and 30 Year Old. I really like this, and can strongly recommend it. Dark prunes and plums to start. I think the whole Fine Oak range was sub-par and overpriced. This past Christmas I received the Macallan 12, 15, and 18, all in the Fine Oak range, from a very generous friend. The finish is probably my favorite part. The finish wasn't spicy and long enough for me. Well, I guess it could use still a bit more complexity and a surprise element to get there, but worth every penny still. In the middle, pine. Extremely smooth and well balanced, coats the mouth with the ripe fruit flavors. I believe it is atleast double retail. With the decreased demand for sherry, the bodegas that produce them have switched tactics. vanilla and a tiny whiff of chocolate cake. Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice Review: Luminous Efflorescence, Diageo Prima and Ultima Collection: A Great Story, Jack Daniel’s Craft and Luxury Collection Review : Way Beyond Coke. This 15 Year Old differs quite a bit from his younger versions and has a nose with chocolate, cinnamon, roses and raisins. Now, it’s $240. What’s new?“. It remains a very fresh flavoured, pleasant whisky with enough depth and interplay between fruit and spice to keep it interesting. Hazelnuts? Happy Friday!! Well rounded and easy going. While Macallan is a top quality mainstream scotch this offering fits into a more underground feel. I love Macallan 12. I believe this Scotch is naturally colored and, coming in below 46% ABV, chill-filtered. Delicious! I longed for more. macallan 18 y.o sherrywood Whisky-ul de la Macallan este al doilea single malt din lume dupa valoarea vanzarilor si al treilea daca luam in calcul volumul vanzarilor. Palírna Macallan byla založena r. 1824 Alexandrem Reidem. You've convinced me. Vanilla, caramel and custard bun. The scent of alcohol gradually gives way to a perfume that separates into pine, citrus, walnuts, and especially caramel. The Macallan Fine Oak 15 Years Old forms part of the Fine Oak range and is matured for a minimum of fifteen years in three exceptional oak cask types. It is a touch more interesting than the 15, and a large step up from the 12 for sure, but the price is also double the price of the 15, and triple that of the 12. Just enough oak to let you know it is there, and a lingering sweetness...chocolate, dark chocolate. It's mellow and somehow the taste just works. The 18 is sublime! The CS is fantastic, and while I haven't had enough time to really get to know them, the 12 and 18 (the old ones) were really something, even at 43%. After all, the bourbon gets much of its vanilla and coconut flavours from the oak itself. Thanks for the review, fish. The finishing touch is that of nutmeg and ginger. Citrus and spice and everything nice. Nose: On first whiff the odor of alcohol is overwhelming, like sniffing astringent. Today I look at a comparison of 15-year-old whiskies; two classic brands. I would expect maybe a 21y Fine Oak would be next in the line. On a slice of white bread, with ginger tea. I like drink this without water. I had a couple of bottles of this a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it (87 in my book), but prices went crazy and I now pass by the section with Macallan and Highland Park. You’ll have to decide for yourself if your goal is to get the most bang for your buck, or the best whisky of the lot. Palate: Ah, here's the oak. It was distilled in 1975 and bottled in 1993. This combination in the finish is extremely mouthwatering and really tops off this wonderful whisky. The 18 is richer and extremely smooth from start to finish. I certainly get vanilla, and a bunch of oak. Well, I decided to pick up a 15 year old indie Macallan from AD Rattray. The profiles here are similar to the nose but much more vibrant - again, water opens this up in a beautiful way, and time in the glass both softens and spices it up. I find it quite sensual and rich, but not cloying or unwieldy. I had the fine oak 15 about 5 years ago and haven't bothered since. It went over very well with my friends....but they loved the other whisky I poured even more! If you get a sense that the tasting notes are fairly similar, then you’re right on the money. Unfortunately, the nose and the taste aren't too close. I found it bitter at first myself. Oranges as well. But you gave it a decent mark, so I might try it again if I come across it at a decent price (which is highly unlikely). I’ve tried the 12yo Fine Oak before after a nice restaurant dinner and based on that I bought this 15yo which, based on reviews, has been the more popular and praised one. They can differentiate themselves from other whiskymakers, and keep things the same for the fans who have already fallen in love with the brand’s trademark sherry-and-oak flavours. Finish: creamy, milky, again the flavor of some type of plant or herb. Mind you, it's a great Scotch, but not as smooth as the 12. I've been on a recent quest of collecting Macallans ever since I met (and interviewed) their highly likable whisky maker Bob Dalgarno. The only issue is the price - I pay $70US + hideous WA tax. I tasted bitter oak and little else. There’s a tiny bit of puckering tannin as well. This is the 2016 release of this sought-after whisky. While I find the view a little cynical, I actually think that the question, if asked in earnest, is a valid one. Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask Description. Whisky Review: The Macallan Fine Oak 15 Year Old Scotch Whisky (94.5/100) a review by Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf) Posted on November 14, 2010 After a year of blogging about whisky, I decided I deserved a treat, and so I went into my private stash of … This is a nose of quality. There is some spice on the nose too, perhaps cinammon. This one opens slightly with just a small drop of water, but doesn’t need much of it. From a drinker’s point of view, it is quite difficult to separate the flavour of bourbon from the flavour of American Oak. The whiskies definitely did turn out to be quite recognisably similar, which should surprise no one, since the difference between them is just the age (and ABV). Finish: Medium-Long. Me, I've never tried the fine oaks. Marmalade. Battle of the Monsters: Macallan Sherry Oak 18 vs. Glendronach 18 Allardice – Guest Post by Jun Nunez I have to admit that I love heavily sherried whiskies. The fruits get darker; raisins and prunes moving into caramel, ginger and wood spices. That’s quite a large step. There’s also a decreased production for sherry, overall. Lots more citrus notes to the palate with a finish longer than the 15. The single malt is a part of the Sherry Oak series, preceded by the 12-year-old and followed by 25-and 30-year old releases. Vanilla custard and sweet dimsum. First a bowl of white melon and vanilla pods drizzled with a lovely golden syrup. This range has been around for a few years now and seems to have weathered the storm it caused amongst the faithful when it was initially released. Very fruity all the way. This past Christmas I received the Macallan 12, 15, and 18, all in the Fine Oak range, from a very generous friend. Price difference Macallan Sherry Cask vs Triple Cask/Fine Oak Wanting to understand significant price disparity between Macallan 18 yr old Fine Oak vs Sherry Oak (or other age statement. Nose: Rich caramel and maple syrup. @ironlion27 I've got to admire you for your strong convictions! Long dry white wine finish. This is a wonderful drinking scotch. There are eight bottlings, ranging in age from 10 to 30 years old. The Fine Oak range uses three types of casks: European sherry oak, American sherry oak (seasoned with sherry in Spain) and American bourbon oak. The funnier thing is, I think that might be a good thing. This complex combination of casks delivers a rich flavour profile with notes of chocolate, dried fruits and cinnamon. My hesitation has always stemmed from the suspicion that I might find the Mac fine oaks to be too bitter. Marmalade and dark honey on charred toast, with earl grey tea. On researching some more, it’s interesting to know that this whisky is triple matured in a trio of Spanish oak ex-sherry wine casks, American oak ex-Sherry casks, and American oak ex-bourbon casks, all matured separately for 15 years, then married. They’ve started to make more premium sherry, and shifted slowly away from the sweet, oxidised cream sherries to the dry, unoxidised fino styles. When the Macallan launched its Fine Oak range a few years ago, it was to shake up their traditional offering of purely sherried malts (I am sure however that the rising prices of sherry casks had something to do with this as well). I am curious re: the 17y - I can't imagine that two more years would make that much of a difference - though the 15y is significantly better than the but that is 50% more time. Quite complex! I think there’s some truth in this; anecdotally, this has been my experience, too. It is so well rounded I could sit here for a long time and just nose it. Cinnamon and a very light astringency reminiscent of black tea towards the end. You’ll pay quite a bit less than the Macallan 18 and you’ll still get the same consistent quality you have come to expect. Oh hello, that’s bitter orange marmalade. So, even having two sherry casks and only one bourbon in the dram, why is it that I’m missing the “winey” flavours then? With maturation taking place in a combination of European sherry seasoned casks, American sherry seasoned casks and American ex-bourbon casks, this expression boasts bountiful notes of vanilla, dried fruit and woody spice. Just nosing this one is satisfying. Picked up a bottle of the 15 last week and wasn't feeling it. smooth and oaky. Dry wood flavours and a bit of spice. The 18, on the other hand, is a luxury purchase if one is looking to spoil oneself. Same liquid, similar casks. The flavour transfer works both ways though, and the bourbon itself tends lend its own grain sweetness and light qualities to the cask, and therefore, eventually, the Scotch whisky. Despite the feeling of being in a lumber mill chewing on a 2 by 4, this is definitely one of my favorite relaxing single malts. The smooth balance of the Mac 18 and 25 give way to in your face, bold barrel flavor from the fine oak. There’s a little bit of ginger. Finish: Unlike the start on palate, the finish is dry and more bitter, orange with a little spice, maybe clove? The Macallan Double Cask range will be available in The Macallan Online Shop, The Macallan Space at 1855, selected premium bars and retailers. Macallan Sklep z whisky popularnego Domu Whisky w Jastrzębiej Górze. What are you waiting for? Tasting Notes: The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old, Tasting Notes: The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old, Tasting Notes: The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old. While Macallan appears to have discontinued the age-statement varieties, and the Sherry series is long gone where I live, New Brunswick is still swimming in Fine Oak bottles, which maybe says a lot right there. It's quite approachable and I had no problem finishing the bottle. Finish: Very similar to the 12 year old unfortunately, however, it is a bit more flavorful with more oak influence. From what I was told, all three Double Casks are the same in terms of the base spirit used- that is, there is no difference in the new-make, unmatured whisky being used to produce any of the whiskies in the range. On a buttered croissant, with creamy hot chocolate. The finish is strong and dry with a nice clove after taste. Again, I have to reiterate the environment theory I have...scotch tastes different in different locations. This was the first we poured. Then goes into a green tea aftertaste. I just could not bring myself to water this down and before I could work up the courage the bottle was gone. I should go there. Omar, Fab and I - three very close friends for the last 20 years - decided to have a weekend away. The American oak gives vanilla and cream notes to the whisky, and the European gives spice and tannin. The whiskies definitely did turn out to be quite recognisably similar, which should surprise no one, since the difference between them is just the age (and ABV). Much better than the 12 year old, however, had the taste been a bit more forward, this whisky would be one to savor. The difference comes almost entirely down to the age and, perhaps, the ABV of each expression. A lot of conflicting sensations throughout, yet they somehow work together to offer a very fulfilling experience. Macallan 18 vs blue label. When it comes to sherry - matured Scotch Macallan is an excellent specimen. Montélimar Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask Matured Fine Oak This 18 years old in the new(ish) Triple Cask Matured series from Macallan is the high end release. The finish is long and developing - very sweet finish, malty, with a little bit of coconut right at the end. I still think it’s great value for money in Singapore. On the palate that will be deliciously coated with this dram, the chocolate returns but is bested by the raisins and and touches of oranges. It could never be that I’ve had one too many…. Finish: Fairly long and dry. The macallan 18 places itself in a challenging position in terms of value in the single malt market. The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year Old, 15 Year Old and 18 Year Old (left to right) If you get a sense that the tasting notes are fairly similar, then you’re right on the money. I came down about this point for the Mac15. The Double Cask 12 still remains one my favourite twelve years out there. More succulent and candy-coated goodness. I am wondering if there are other fundamental differences?? With more delicate flavors, balanced character, and rich, lingering finish, every sip is a brand new experience. 70cl 43% abv Speyside. As it develops, there’s a nice bit of toffee that evolves into cinnamon and nutmeg. A juicy bite of golden apples follows. In terms of your comment about what you like, I felt that I preferred sherry matured CS whiskies. The notes of each were taken in direct comparison of one another in one sitting. The sweet fruitiness slowly fades away and gives room for the oak and malty notes. Not as much as on my own terms, but I do dig it in a hearty, wood filled arena. If this continues, fewer new sherried casks will be available to impart their flavour to whisky. Why not then give a 90+ score? For instance, I found the Glenmorangie Astar to be too bitter for my liking. Average score from 15 reviews and 52 ratings 86. lemon zest, apple skins, ripe and dried apricots, A dusting of nutmeg and cinnamon. The palate continues where the nose ends. Don't know what more to say :). I'm now going to try the fine oak 15 if I can find it, or at least the 12. Finish: Spicy with some fruits. What’s more interesting is the why; one theory is that there are simply fewer good sherried casks to mature whisky in. Port Ellen 9 Rogue Casks 40 Year Old Review: A Cult Whisky? Starts a little spicy then mid-palate has a great chocolaty, caramel with a long lingering finish. More subtle than you might imagine, but fairly complex. I need to research more on the different outcomes from using sherry casks vs. bourbon casks vs. both. Certainly one of my favorites of the 'Fine Oak' range. I think the peak of this sherried line, besides the cs, would have been a 15 year sherried. In the Fine Oak Series there is a 10 Year Old, 12 Year Old (see my previous reviews), 15 Year Old, 21 Year Old and even a 30 Year Old. Slightly minty. Maybe the bourbon cask has a notable influence also, I’m thinking apricot and peach jam seasoned with vanilla. We go there occassionally, and we recently went there to celebrate nothing other than the joy of life, and to spend some time together. Regardless, the 17y is ridiculously priced - why not an Old Pulteney 21 at that point.... Ahhhhh there is also the hidden gem; The Macallan 17. Over time I've broadened my scope. Nose: Fresh, wet grass, drizzle, morning dew, rose, pine, walnuts, orange peel, bitter chocolate, maple syrup, blue berries, honey, caramel. I really didn't care for this bottle on my first try. Palate: The show continues with a buttery honey taste, maybe toffee. Greeting fellow whisky taster! It was a blast - Cambodian food, weird stoned strippers, lost walks in the snow, loud snoring, and other bits of mendacity - but more importantly, I brought two bottles to share with the boys. Po několika změnách majitelů ji v r. 1892 koupil Roderick Kemp, který ji přestavěl. Palate: Sweet orange marmalade and candied orange peel to start. Despite the considerable heft and power that comes through in the midpalate and on, thanks to the citrus, the 18 Year Old is surprisingly fresh and sprightly. This allows the price of whisky production to be lower, and the ex-bourbon-cask-matured whisky to be sold more cheaply- or at larger profit margins- as sherried whiskies of comparable age. Finish: Medium-Long. If you want to get a second opinion on the Double Casks, you can check out what Spirited Singapore has to say. Very woody. Very satisfying all in all. @murrayaitken I agree. Macallan 12 is bottled at 40% ABV, whereas the Macallan 18 is bottled at 43% ABV. The word on the wind is that these sherried whiskies will eventually become the core of Macallan’s range. The good news is, it’s hard to go wrong. Sure there are obvious factors, like scents from a kitchen, smoking cigars, or simply being in a peaceful locale without distraction, but for whatever reason, I love scotch in restaurants. Certified Whisky Ambassador and Specialist of Wine. Macallan 15-letni Fine Oak (Triple Cask Matured) /43%/0,7l W końcu XX wieku Macallan zdobył ogromną sławę dzięki starzeniu whisky w beczkach po sherry. However, the white pepper is a smidge too strong for my liking. It is wonderful! Taste: Heavy sherry, dates, raisins, chocolate fudge, very nice underlying spiciness, and a slight bitter ginger. Also comes in sweet on the tongue, a familiar honey taste. Woody and spicy. I hear it ranks up there with the 15 but much cheaper. For Glenmorangie 18-Year-Old single malt, the distillers set aside their signature dram for 15 years in American white oak casks. I found the finish deeper than what I typically get from a younger spirit, which I guess isn't a surprise. The 18 is better but unaffordable now and I'd rather buy anything else listed here instead except the 25 which is crazy expensive and stupid. Input your search keywords and press Enter. One of my favourite Amruts was a single bourbon cask offering. Then comes raisins, toffee and cooked ginger. And the real reason I truly appreciate the Fine Oak series is because I know first-hand what goes into creating these exceptional whiskies. Because this bottle's price is 50% higher than the 12 Year Old, but this difference is not reflected (I think) in the quality which I feel is closer to 10%. The finish is long and lingering, perhaps even the best part of this dram. Smooth and eminently drinkable, which I believe was my comment on the 12-Year Sherry as well. Both types of casks were seasoned only with sherry; there’s not a drop of bourbon, even in the American oak. The catch is, this will be to the exclusion of the Fine Oak, Triple Cask and other whiskies made wholly or in part with spirit matured in ex-bourbon-casks. 24577. It matured on three types of casks: boubon casks and both American and European sherry seasoned casks… Finally a sprinkle of soft chopped nuts. So we met between Toronto and Montreal in...Kingston. A pleasant whisky. There’s a bit of vanilla, dried apricots and yellow peaches. it coats the mouth a touch of smoke. Mark - I have learned to trust certain reviewers - you are one. It’s quite the departure from previous releases like the Fine Oak, or Triple Cask, which all incorporate the ex-bourbon casks in their production. Goes so well neat, with a splash or on the rocks. The Macallan 15 is another quality bottling from Macallan and is definitely worth taking the time to try it. A bit of grated lemon rind. Palate (Undiluted): Lots of wood, very light spice. Posted on may 12 2014 by jim. We're comparing the Dalmore's 15 year offering with their 18 year to … The palate continues it's journey of sweet honey but this time with a touch of lemon, barley and cloves. Macallan Edition No.5 Review: A Purple Rain, Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23 Year Old Review: Scottish Effervescence, Woodford Reserve to launch Singapore Barrel Selection. Well, it's 1:16 and I should have retired to bed an hour ago. Try it as well as the 21. Critics have scored this product 89 points. There is also an opportunity to focus on refining its sherried whiskies. The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky Be the first to review this product The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 18 is a marriage of eighteen year old single malt aged in American sherry-seasoned casks, European sherry-seasoned butts, and American ex-bourbon barrels.