Macallan single malt

**Zardoz** · 7th October 09, 06:03 PM

Anyone acquainted with "The Macallan" Whisky? I got an invitation to go to a event they are putting on. I'm not much of a scotch snob, and I've never heard of them, but I thought I'd check it out.

http://www.themacallan.com/

**KiltedKnome** · 7th October 09, 06:44 PM

I am envious -- lucky you for going!

**svc40bt** · 7th October 09, 07:09 PM

The 18 yr old version is one of my all time favorites, certainly my favorite Speyside to date.

**Mael Coluim** · 7th October 09, 07:48 PM

I had a bottle of the 10 YO with me at the recent Williamsburg Scottish Festival. I have been told its the most requsted at the Fredericksburg Pub. I enjoy it although my tastes though lean towards the Islay malts.

**thescot** · 7th October 09, 08:31 PM

It's a pretty good single malt, especially the 18 yr old. I prefer those that are peatier, by there really is no bad single malt (if it's aged).

BTW, I've never seen a 10 yr old Macallan. 12 is the youngest I've seen.

By all means, go. You'll have a terrific time.

**RB51** · 7th October 09, 08:53 PM

A comfortable chair, Mahler on the hi-fi, a glass of the 25 yr old Macallan and wee bowl of poppycock is the closest to nirvana you'll likely find on the green side of the grass.

Laurie

**Zardoz** · 7th October 09, 09:50 PM

Very well, I will go to the event and report back!

**Jack Daw** · 8th October 09, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by RB51

A comfortable chair, Mahler on the hi-fi, a glass of the 25 yr old Macallan and wee bowl of poppycock is the closest to nirvana you'll likely find on the green side of the grass.

Laurie

Mahler's Second Symphony is my fave! Along with Macallan 18! Oh, yes! The 25-YO is a bit watery to me, though. I have a bottle of the Grand Reserve that I have not touched, yet. It comes in its own casket! May it rest in peace (until I get ahold of it).

**Old Hippie** · 8th October 09, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by RB51

A comfortable chair, Mahler on the hi-fi, a glass of the 25 yr old Macallan and wee bowl of poppycock is the closest to nirvana you'll likely find on the green side of the grass.

Haven't tried the Macallan for a few years. It was OK, but I discovered Islay.

Laphroaig 15, Joe Bonamassa rattling the windows, the couch, and a bowl of peanuts for me, please.

**GMan** · 8th October 09, 01:29 PM

Macallan is a masterwork in impressive fullness and complexity. Even though it is aged exclusively in sherry casks, the taste of sherry does not overpower the other elements.

Reminds me I am almost out.