Review #110; Scotch #27: Macallan Classic Cut 2018

This is aged in sherry seasoned oak casks from Spain, like most Macallan offerings. This is offered at a higher abv than other releases; however, this is still lower than the 2017 release at 58.4%.

ABV: 51.2%

Nose: Fruitcake, berries, allspice, oak, and Sulphur. Nose feels a little muted, it makes you work for the notes.

Palate: Medium/thinish mouthfeel. Berries, Sulphur, vanilla cream, oak, tartness.

Finish: Short, baking spices, tartness, berries.

This is a step up from a standard release such as the 12, but this falls way below the 2017 release. The flavors are much more muted to me. While a fine release, like most Macallan products (to me) the price for admission is too high.

Rating: 6/10

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect


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