Macallan 12,18,21 year...... flight of all three
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After I experienced the 18 yr. old expression of The Glenlivet I couldn't go back to the 12 yr. old.
After I experienced the 18 yr. old expression of The Glenlivet I couldn't go back to the 12 yr. old.
After I experienced the 12 year old expression of The Glenlivet, I won't go back to it. It wasn't terrible but there are better single malts for the same money.
If you like the 18 and 21 don't try the 30 yr Old Macallan, it is a very expensive habit. Good stuff that Macallan. Try Glenfiddich 21, Rum Cask, outstanding Scotch and very reasonable.
I have had all of the Macallens and my fav is still CASK STRENGHT. I would never turn down any Macallen...ever.
The Macallan 21 year old was an eye-opener for me. I was stunned at how different it was from the 12 year old. It is not as smokey but has much more depth. I found myself drinking it much more slowly than any other scotch I have tried. I prefer to save it for those evenings when I am in a contemplative mood. I'll shut the door to the den, put on some late 1950s to early 1960s jazz, stretch out in my favorite old leather chair and enjoy every sip.
I have had all of the Macallens and my fav is still CASK STRENGHT. I would never turn down any Macallen...ever.
I am not fond of the cask strenght, it lacks the depth of flavor as the 18 and 21 produce. And there is an over arc of raw alcohol, and astringancy which has not been mellowed. As in the other verityies.
And if you want something a bit different try the 15 yr fine oak. If you are not sure of the difference, Macellen uses sherry barrels to age, but the fine oak, as the name suggests uses fine oak barrels. It is a slightly different flavor. And is a refreshing change of pace.
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Try Highland Park 18 you may enjoy that as well.
Other Scotchs I have sitting on the bar are Laphroaig 10yr & 18yr and Ardmore.
If you like smokey Scotch, have you tried anything from Islay,
Lagavullen etc (just Google Islay Scotch)
I don't like whiskey but the stuff from Islay is amazing..
Cheers
Lagavullen etc (just Google Islay Scotch)
I don't like whiskey but the stuff from Islay is amazing..
Cheers
The Macallan 15 Fine Oak is a favorite of mine. I'm too scared to try the 21, for the reasons already mentioned here. I mentioned in another thread, I'm currently enjoying Talisker. I find it to be very balanced, and know no other 10-yr scotch that is as drinkable.
I like the rawness of it. I will say this though, if you add just a touch of distilled water to it, it really does open it up.
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i agree 100%. just a few drops....
i'll have to buy a bottle of the 15yr fine oak. the 21yr fine oak was great.
the 18yr i tired was the sherry cask and now the 12 yr sherry seems to lack of smothness.
i need to drink a bottle of the cheapest blend i can find then the 12 year will taste amazing......
Yes!!! An expensive temptation though and the 12 is a great fall back. I've craved a more peaty and marine taste of late. Lagavulin and some other less expensive drams. Good stuff to ponder....
Tom
Tom
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