The Macallan 18 has a reputation that precedes it, so when I found a bottle at a noticeably lower price through Liquor Geeks, I had to see whether it lived up to the hype in the glass.
This double cask expression is matured first in American oak casks seasoned in Spain, then finished in European sherry oak casks, giving the whisky its layered sweetness and depth over a full 18 years.
On the nose there is dried fruit and vanilla, moving into notes of ginger, cinnamon, and orange zest on the palate, with a long, warming finish that lingers with oak and spice.
Pros: genuinely complex and smooth for sipping neat, and at $329.99 versus the $449.99 list price, this is a meaningful discount on a bottle that regularly sells for more at retail.
Cons: it is still a premium price point, so it is a special-occasion bottle rather than an everyday pour.
If you have been eyeing an 18 Year Macallan, this is one of the better prices I have come across for it.
Check the current price here: Macallan 18 Year Double Cask at Liquor Geeks
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