Category: Macallan

Name: Macallan 12
Spirit Type: Single Malt
Age: 12
Region: Speyside
Year Distilled: Not specified
Year Bottled: Not specified (2012?)
Cask Maturation: Oloroso Sherry
Alcohol %: 43%
Color: Amber + 3
Date Purchased: 2012.09
Price: $43 @ Costco

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Ah, the Macallan.  Thought by some to be the undisputed champion of sherried whiskies.  Is that true?  I’m not sure.  But everyone should have a taste of Macallan 12 at some point – especially before demand outstrips supply! (more…)

Name: Macallan 18
Spirit Type: Single Malt
Age: 18
Region: Speyside
Year Distilled: Not specified
Year Bottled: Not specified (2012?)
Cask Maturation: Oloroso Sherry
Alcohol %: 43%
Color: Amber + 4
Date Purchased: 2012.09
Price: Sample with Macallan 12

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The older and more refined brother of Macallan 12, the Macallan 18 comes in at three times the price.  If you can’t afford a whole bottle, you can often find samples of Macallan 18 packed with bottles of Macallan 12. (more…)