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04Q3 - THE MACALLAN 10 yo [Distillery bottling at Cask Strength] |
|
Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bluff |
|
smokey brown sugar |
Thick and rotund |
Dirt and petroleum, slightly sweet molasses |
Remarkably short but warm and sweet on finish |
Cask strength = @57% needs to open up with water |
04Q3-Tao
September 3rd, 2004 |
|
Bop |
|
brown sugar, meaty (maybe JRF on the brain) |
leathery |
cherry + sneakers (new) |
at 57% cask strength definitely needs to be cut |
I'm curious why the distillery would cash strength bottle a 10 year old.
Reminds me of some Springbank 12 I've had. |
04Q3-Tao
September 3rd, 2004 |
|
Cyclone |
|
Caramel, honey, brown sugar |
Thin and wavy |
Sweet and peppery |
Gentile and long, apple tart, and quick |
Ok. Not for weak of heart. |
04Q3-Tao
September 3rd, 2004 |
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Irving |
|
Caramel. Don't sniff too hard. |
Hot |
Burnt rubber. Numbing. |
|
Rich orange color. Unexciting flat. |
04Q3-Tao
September 3rd, 2004 |
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Lakeview |
|
Maple syrup |
|
Novicaine |
I feel a month has been taken from my life |
Needs to be cut |
04Q3-Tao
September 3rd, 2004 |
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Tao |
|
Heather - rose |
|
Needs dilutions |
Fast - considering strength |
High alcohol hides most |
04Q3-Tao
September 3rd, 2004 |
|
Ville |
|
syrup |
heavy, thick |
novicaine |
medium, quick |
Add water ok - not droplets though |
04Q3-Tao
September 3rd, 2004 |
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00Q4 - THE MACALLAN 12 yo [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bop |
Golden Brown |
Almond - nutty |
Thin |
Smooth, delicate, sweet - fruity, caramel |
Dry, "Try me again" |
(During blind tasting) It asks questions I can't answer.
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00Q4-Bop
December 2nd, 2000 |
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Centennial |
Light Brown |
Vanilla |
Full |
Woody |
Delicious |
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00Q4-Bop
December 2nd, 2000 |
|
Cyclone |
Bronze |
Sugary, caramel, sweet |
2 coats of paint |
Feathery |
|
(During blind tasting) Macallan? or Highland Park
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00Q4-Bop
December 2nd, 2000 |
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Irving |
Nut brown |
Light grass, light peat |
|
Grassy, almond. Complex sweets, approachable |
Lingering sweet |
(During blind tasting) Complex fruit that unfolds through the finish. Leaves with a distinct port finish. Guess: Highland.
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00Q4-Bop
December 2nd, 2000 |
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Lakeview |
Light brown |
Sweet |
|
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Lingering |
(During blind tasting) Awesome!
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00Q4-Bop
December 2nd, 2000 |
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04Q1 - THE MACALLAN 12 yo [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
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Bluff |
|
Medicinal, toffee, slight salty air |
Full and rich |
Sweet, pepper |
Coating |
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04Q1-Bluff
March 27th, 2004 |
|
Bop |
|
Menthol plus wood |
|
Oily |
A bit rough - slaps the back of my throat |
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04Q1-Bluff
March 27th, 2004 |
|
Cyclone |
|
Iodine, sweet, soapy |
Thick, smooth |
ethanol (alchohol), smoky |
Aggressive but fun. I like it! |
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04Q1-Bluff
March 27th, 2004 |
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Lakeview |
|
Sweet and salt |
|
|
Rushed |
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04Q1-Bluff
March 27th, 2004 |
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Tao |
|
Light |
|
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04Q1-Bluff
March 27th, 2004 |
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Ville |
|
|
Medium |
Sweet, medium |
Rough, slightly abrasive |
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04Q1-Bluff
March 27th, 2004 |
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05Q1 - THE MACALLAN 12 yo [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bluff |
|
|
Full bodied |
Sherried |
Coating, lingering warmth |
A standard, perhaps the definitive Macallan |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
|
Bop |
Nice red |
Nice--light, woody |
|
Woody, nutty |
Sweetness from sherry |
Lets not forget that this has won two blind KOTQ tastings |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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Irving |
|
Woody, sweet |
|
Soapy, grassy |
|
Approachable--easy drinker. Buy it! |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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Lakeview |
Caramel |
Vanilla citrus |
|
Nutmeg, taste the sherry |
Asks the drinker to drink again |
Much smoother than the cask strength (obviously!) |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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Tao |
Light brown |
Mellow, rounded, non-dyed |
Mod |
Sweet, smooth |
Wood |
Teri Hatcher |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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00Q1 - THE MACALLAN 12 yo [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bop |
Muddy |
Syrupy |
Sharp-Sticky |
Ironic |
Completely almondine |
Retains nutty "film" in my chest/lower esophagus. A lot of "tree" going on here - syrup/nut.
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00Q1-Centennial
March 11th, 2000 |
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Centennial |
Brown |
Syrup |
Heavier |
Mungy |
Strong Almond |
Quite likable...explosive
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00Q1-Centennial
March 11th, 2000 |
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Irving |
Strawberry brown |
Soapy, fermented |
Bang, complex, grassy |
Nutty, almond |
Lingering |
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00Q1-Centennial
March 11th, 2000 |
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Lakeview |
Brown |
Sweet/Syrupy |
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Tangy Rusty |
Hot/spicy yet clean |
Brings a multitude of different palate effects for me; explosive, pungent.
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00Q1-Centennial
March 11th, 2000 |
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17Q2 - THE MACALLAN 12 yo [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bop |
Dark caramel added per Macallan |
Smells like a Macallan. Thick sticky maple syrup |
|
Tastes like a Macallan too |
Nice |
This is the entry-level single malt for the American market |
17Q2-Randall
July 29th, 2017 |
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01Q4 - THE MACALLAN 12 yo [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bop |
Ruddy, brownish |
"Fangorn", dark forest with a high canopy, sticky syrup |
Strong, athetic, busty |
Valuable, friendly |
Nutty, clingy |
No compromise |
01Q4-Centennial
January 26th, 2002 |
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Centennial |
malt-like bronze |
mild |
full metal jacket |
polite, good company |
portly, regal, distinctive |
likeable - outside the combat zone. this is what scotch is all about. |
01Q4-Centennial
January 26th, 2002 |
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Cyclone |
redish hue beautiful dark |
grassy molasses |
grown up |
|
great sipping scotch / gone but leaves me wanting |
had a bottle in my cabinet now unfortunately it's gone. bummin. |
01Q4-Centennial
January 26th, 2002 |
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Irving |
Rich, warm brown |
Gentle, wheat |
Syrup |
Rich, sherry, majestic, exclusive, meal-like |
Burnt soap - a good hug |
Peerless |
01Q4-Centennial
January 26th, 2002 |
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Lakeview |
Red syrup |
Sherry |
|
Smooth, friendly |
Lingering but not intrusive |
A nice Scotch - already in my collection |
01Q4-Centennial
January 26th, 2002 |
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Tao |
Mahogany |
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Molasses - Sophia Loren in 'House Boat' |
Honey |
Going-going-going-gone |
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01Q4-Centennial
January 26th, 2002 |
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Ville |
Burnt orange, bronze |
Not Destination but pleasant. Fruit, flower |
|
Mellow, soothing |
|
Awesome. Where can I buy it! |
01Q4-Centennial
January 26th, 2002 |
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12Q3 - THE MACALLAN 12 yo [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bop |
|
Maple syrup dominates but still a little woody/nutty |
Clearly manufactured for a specific feel |
Sweetness from the sherry as always and ever inviting. |
|
An old colleague you have to respect for staying within itself - syrupy sweet, vevety texture and nutty notes. |
12Q3-Hoopie
September 15th, 2012 |
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Lakeview |
Maple syrup |
Molassis |
Yvonne S |
All day drinkin |
No wonder it is a best seller |
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12Q3-Hoopie
September 15th, 2012 |
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05Q1 - THE MACALLAN 15 Fine Oak [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bluff |
|
Woody |
Medium bodied: Christina Applegate |
Vanilla, oaky and semi-sweet |
Somewhat spicy on finish |
A nice surprise, but is it a Macallan? |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
|
Bop |
Very light--yellowy |
Light--oaky nose when you pull on it. |
|
A little bitter |
Sour |
Not what I expected. Probably a lot of bourbon cask hence the name "fine oak" |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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Irving |
|
Oaky, woody, iodine, little bit of smoke, esthers |
|
Bitter, shallow, alcoholy |
Unpleasant, quick |
Not buy |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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Lakeview |
Amber |
Bourbon, iodine |
|
Light and flowery |
Rich, but not quite as sweet |
Not as complex as Macallan proper |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
|
Tao |
Light blond |
So mixed |
Angel legs |
Nice |
Commerical |
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05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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10Q1 - THE MACALLAN 17 Private Bottling: Butt Cask #8271 [Aceo Limited bottling at Cask Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Balgam |
Caramel |
Fruit, brown sugar |
Angie Everhardt |
Thick, oily |
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10Q1-Bop
February 20th, 2010 |
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Bibeau |
|
Old fruit. Brown sugar |
Barbie, chesty |
Smooth, soft |
Nice feel |
Long leggy |
10Q1-Bop
February 20th, 2010 |
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Bop |
|
Raisin |
|
Thick, oily |
Tasty - great |
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10Q1-Bop
February 20th, 2010 |
|
Lakeview |
|
Dried fruit orange |
|
Oily |
Good but rather have PC7 |
No Oloroso in this bad boy |
10Q1-Bop
February 20th, 2010 |
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Tao |
Perfect gold. Unfiltered |
Oat meal. Raisin cookie |
Full and almost oily |
Yum. Even |
Smooth |
Full bodied but held back by Macallan evenness |
10Q1-Bop
February 20th, 2010 |
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Ville |
|
Cherry, plum matured fruit and nut |
Oil as expected. James Bond gal when cut |
Smooth and sweet |
Strong but firm uncut, mellow yet firm - medium cut |
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10Q1-Bop
February 20th, 2010 |
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22Q4 - THE MACALLAN 17 yo SpeyMalt [Gordon & MacPhail bottling at Standard Strength] |
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17Q4 - THE MACALLAN 18 Fine Oak [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
|
Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
B Funk |
|
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Currant |
Spicy initially, gone quickly |
Complex |
17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
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Badger |
|
|
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Very soft |
Meh. Nothing. Empty. |
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17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
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Balgam |
|
Tart. Water dulls tartness |
Smooth and inviting |
|
Short finish. Buttery finish. |
Drinkable |
17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
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Bass |
|
Gym bag |
Alcohol |
Sharp |
Tooth cleaner |
Not good |
17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
|
Bluff |
|
Sherrys Phenols |
|
Raisin, jam |
Not a long finish |
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17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
|
Bop |
|
Bad funk early conifer late |
|
Spice late |
Conifer dream state that is unsatisfying |
Not as fun as others in the tasting |
17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
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Hoopie |
|
Serious Funk. Strip club dressing room. |
|
Feel like running after the taste |
Unsatisfying |
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17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
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Lakeview |
|
Sherry Orange Peel |
Leggy |
Pepper with cream |
Elegant |
Love the finish |
17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
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Rambler |
|
Bad D Funk |
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Dentist Gel |
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17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
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Tao |
|
Funk wet |
Balanced |
Currant |
Short |
Complex - bitter |
17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
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Ville |
|
Pepper nose. Nutty. Sneaker! |
Firm. Short. |
|
Peppery with some sweetness. |
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17Q4-Lakeview
December 28th, 2017 |
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08Q1 - THE MACALLAN 18 yo [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
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Bluff |
|
Sherry, petrol, vanilla |
|
Oloroso, cream, vanilla |
Rich, sweet |
Perfect after dinner. |
08Q1-Lakeview
February 16th, 2008 |
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Bop |
|
Pistachio nut + vanilla |
Our hostess |
Petrol taste a la Springbank 21 |
quick then sweet |
A little too desserty |
08Q1-Lakeview
February 16th, 2008 |
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15Q3 - THE MACALLAN 18 yo [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bop |
|
Boysenberry and maple syrup combination |
|
Sweet as usual yet very delicate |
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Macallan is always drinkable. No one would every turn away Macallan 18. |
15Q3-Bluff
January 16th, 2016 |
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05Q1 - THE MACALLAN 18 yo [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bluff |
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sherry on the nose |
Rich, think |
Syrupy, intense sherry, some petroleum, raisins |
A bit hot/spicy on the tail |
Not as enjoyable as the 12 year expression |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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Bop |
Back to the red |
Sweet--wood |
|
Hot--peppery |
Almost identical to sherry |
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05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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Irving |
Dark brown |
Woody, faint orange, unexciting, unengaging |
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Hot, two-dimensional |
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Not buy |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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Lakeview |
Brown sugar |
Vanilla and salt |
|
Sherry and peppery |
Smooth and sweet, orange |
I want to drink the 25 after tasting this... |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
|
Tao |
Brunette |
Smooth |
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Hot |
Hot |
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05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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09Q1 - THE MACALLAN nas 30s Travel Series [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bluff |
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Butter wood / hay |
|
Sweet on front followed by pepper |
Warm on finish |
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09Q1-Ville
February 27th, 2009 |
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09Q1 - THE MACALLAN nas 40s Travel Series [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
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Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bluff |
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Toast charred |
|
Swarzy stuff. Hotter than 30s |
Lingering thoughtful |
Astringent |
09Q1-Ville
February 27th, 2009 |
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09Q1 - THE MACALLAN nas 50s Travel Series [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
|
Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bluff |
|
The sherry cream now apples |
Betty Page. Fun & rich |
Sweet but warm. Nice sherry cream |
Coating Long Memorable |
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09Q1-Ville
February 27th, 2009 |
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05Q1 - THE MACALLAN nas Cask [Distillery bottling at Cask Strength] |
|
Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bluff |
|
Burnt toffee |
Rich, full-bodied |
Heavily sherried |
Long, sweet, especially after being cut |
Not a fan of cask strength |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
|
Bop |
Rich hue, reddish |
Nice, sweet. Not too stout |
|
Power, but still sweet. Not too nutty |
Spicy |
114 proof. This gives me indigestion. |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
|
Irving |
Rich orange |
Sweet, orange citrus |
Caramel, intense |
Soapy, grassy |
Lingering fruit |
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05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
|
Lakeview |
Caramel |
Vanilla |
|
Salt & peppery |
A little abrasive |
Cutting it might make it more bearable |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
|
Tao |
Brunette |
Caramel |
Jennifer Lopez |
Sharp |
Harsh, rough |
Atomic! Water, please. |
05Q1-Centennial
February 19th, 2005 |
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16Q2 - THE MACALLAN nas Whisky Makers Edition [Distillery bottling at Standard Strength] |
|
Name |
Color |
Nose |
Body |
Palate |
Finish |
Comments |
Meeting |
|
Bluff |
copper |
typical Macallan nose---sherry, burnt toffee |
rich and bold--not shy |
sherry is obvious, kind of angostura bitters, licorice and peppers |
rich and coating |
It's Macallan alright. Would rather hit up a Macallan 12. Very drinkable. Would not turn it down, but probably would not order up a second round. |
16Q2-B Funk
July 23rd, 2016 |
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Lakeview |
|
Sherry and ginger |
|
Spice and cinnamon |
Smooth and easily drinkable |
A buy |
16Q2-B Funk
July 23rd, 2016 |