Macallan 18 (1968) Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Macallan 18 (1968)

Added on Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 at 11:09 PM

Bottler:

Age:	18 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	1968	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	43.00 %	Region:	Speyside
Price:	N/A	Availability:	Collectors Only

Bottled 1986.

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

Nose is a sherry onslaught, with some vegetable characteristics, and hints of gasoline. After some time opening up, the nose becomes dominated by caramels and, uh, great stuff. Palate of expected sherry flavors -- dried fruits, raisins, plums, dates -- and even though there's a wallop of sherry, it's still rather light in the mouth. Very, very drinkable. Finish is medium-long with lingering hints of light oak and dried dark fruits. This is some great, definitely-sherried and tasty stuff, but some objectionable notes show themselves after a few sips. After time with the glass, the finish grows somewhat more tannic and bitter, pulling the experience down somewhat. But overall this is a relatively decadent yet very drinkable whisky, a tasty mouthful that doesn't weigh you down. Compared to the more recent Mac 18s, there's way more similarities than differences. It's kinda what you'd expect I guess. B+/A-

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