'The Macallan' Scotch Tasting

**Zardoz** · 21st October 09, 10:03 PM

Well, we just got back from enjoying the "Celebrate The Macallan" tasting event in downtown Houston. It was a very nice event, and I'm not just saying that because of the free whisky!

The tasting was hosted by Jay Liddell, Macallan's 'ambassador' for this region, and he did a great job of giving an overview of single malts, a virtual tour of the distillery, process, and the Speyside area, as well as introducing the crowd to the night's various offerings.

We sampled:
Fine Oak,
10-year old
15-year old
17-year old
18-year old

And
Sherry Oak
12-year old

Our table of 4 agreed that the 18 year had a great taste, (I liked it with a drop of water) but was not our favorite. We all liked the 12 and 15 year old the best. I personally found the 12 year Sherry Oak to be my favorite, quite drinkable with a nice rich wood and sherry note.
At 50 bucks per bottle for the 12yr, I'm not that likely to run out and buy some, but I think I shall have to seek out more Speyside whiskys.

We didn't get many photos, but here's our tall host Jay Liddell thanking me for "bringing some authenticity" to the tasting. Out of the 100 or so folks I was (as usual) the only one kilted. But it was well recieved, I got a extra dram of the 12 year, and got to keep the glass

**MacKay71** · 21st October 09, 10:48 PM

I'm getting thirsty again!

**GMan** · 22nd October 09, 03:24 AM

Sounds like you enjoyed yourself.

**lethearen** · 22nd October 09, 07:34 AM

Lots of fun, you look great!

**Une** · 23rd October 09, 11:14 AM

Nice photos looks like you had a good time.

**Jack Daw** · 30th October 09, 05:06 AM

I'M JEALOUS! I wished I could have been there, too, Z. I usually fill my sprran flask with a MAC 12; so, next time I see you, you're welcomed.

**ForresterModern** · 30th October 09, 06:20 AM

I have a Mac 18 at home, as well as an unopened bottle of Mac Fine Oak, that I guess I must break open again for some tasting revisions. Soon.

Sounds like you had fun, and i am happy for you.

**RB51** · 30th October 09, 08:31 AM

What, no freebies for the rest of us Macallan afficionados...surely you could have tucked a few into your sporran.

It must be that time of the year when the distillery ambassadors head out - just saw the chap from Glenfiddich on the local news the other morning, and was happy to see that he was kilted.

Laurie