Macallan Cask Strength Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky/Speyside Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Macallan Cask Strength Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky/Speyside

Rating
90-95
Price
$50
Brand
Category
Alcohol
58.6%
Issue Date
6/9/2006
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Chestnut/oloroso Sherry-like hue. Smells of baked bananas, rancio, hard cheese, burnt matches, oloroso sherry, fruit cake, dark chocolate and charred hickory. On palate it's firm, not as hot as I thought it might be and lip-smackingly luscious; at midpalate the intensity of the alcohol slightly burns the tongue; once spring water is added the taste profile readjusts itself and emits ambrosial flavors of Christmas pudding, honey, molasses and dark caramel. Aftertaste is long, chewy and chunky. Luscious. P.P.

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98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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