Macallan 4 Dummies (A Beginner's Buying Guide)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- In this guide, we'll run through most of the Macallan offerings and discuss the differences between bottles within the series. We'll have 9 bottles to discuss our thoughts and share our opinions on which bottle you should buy.
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I was invited by a Taiwanese businessman to a teppanyaki steak and lobster dinner in Kaohsiung a couple of years ago and he pulled out a bottle of Macallan 30 year old. IT WAS FUCKING AWESOME. it even went well with the dessert red bean crepe which was made from scratch by the teppanyaki chef. One of the greatest dinners of my life
did you down the whole bottle?? lol
@@jirislovencik3936 yup we did. Two of us finished the bottle over the objections of our wives he he.
The whiskey paired great with the seafood and veggies appetizers then with the main course steak 🥩 and lobsters then finally with the dessert red bean crepe.
I'm telling you man I'm pretty sure that whiskey would have paired well with an old shoe. It was friggin great
@marioimolina Whisky, not whiskey.😉 Awesome that you got to try it though.👍
@@jcurbin305 well however it's spelled it tasted like liquid gold man. I was also fortunate to have downed a bottle of 30 year old Ballantine paired with a great japanese lunch. These japanese also know how to host he he
@marioimolina That's awesome. Wish I get the chance to try something like that one day. The reason I mention whisky versus whiskey is because there is a difference with the spelling. "Whisky" refers to the Scotch, Japanese, and Canadian spirits. "Whiskey" on the other hand refers to the American and Irish spirits. You'll notice the different spellings in the bottle labels.🙂👍
I always buy two of the limited editions ..consume one and add the other to the collection
Thats the way to do it
Of all the Macallan's I have had my favorite is Edition #4. Great walk through guys!
wow! I've been waiting for this lineup discussion. Double cask was my first Macallan and I loved it. It really opened my eyes to non peated scotch and sherry cask world. I'm glad I grabbed the last bottle of special ed no 3. Also very good. I was a "nose" and chemist at a previous job and loved working with perfumed product so special ed no. 3 is definitely one I can appreciate. Can't wait to find no. 4. Now if I can only get my hands on the master series decanters because I love cool glass
Very nice!!! There are a few Ed 2s floating around out there and plenty of 4s....both worthy of your attention! ~Mark
Thank you for the explanations! You all have very much helped to clarify the difference between these somwhat confusing drams to dummies like me. Cheers🥂
Awesome! Thanks for commenting - hope to see you around!
I've only ever had the 12 year old, so I guess that's my favorite. But would love the chance to taste others and change my mind!
In 2004, an org,,I BELONG met in CALGARY, so on our 20 fromNJ, I SAW A BOTTLE OF MACALLAN SHERRY CASK, which I never had so bought it DUTY FREE @ the airport , so 2 of my buddies wanted me to break it open,,,,, NO GLASSES here at the gates lads, so it went home intact, quite neat ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You guys did a good job on this guide for beginners. I hosted a tasting comparing the all the 12 year versions and all the 15 year versions, 5 bottles. Everyone liked the 12 double cask best and the sherry oak next. Funny. The 15's got no respect, lol. I like the 15, but I think the lack of sherry notes hurts it with some people. I love the Fine oak 17 and 18. They are also both supposed to be the same juice. To me they taste a little different, but that could just be the caskings used in each specific bottle.
Tomorrow is our 15th wedding Anniversary and I got us the Macallan 15 Triple Cask to sip our years in celebration! Great vid guys!
Excellent video! Glad to see the fab four back together again. :-)
Great seeing you and George the other night. You guys are awesome!
The 18 is my favorite watching this reminds me I need to buy another soon
Guess I'm your 20'000th subscriber now.
Just watched 2 of your videos in the last days and now I'm hooked. 😊
Great reviews guys! That was fun to watch. Thank you.
We enjoyed it and plan on doing this with other distilleries in the future...stay tuned. The next one will be fun too! ;-) ~Mark
Really great video guys. I’m really digging the comparison videos. Cheers.
Thanks mate! It's fun and different which helps spice things up.
Solid video gents! The Classic Cut 2017 and Edition No. 4 probably top my Macallan list.
Interesting! I think I still put the 2 over the 4, but it's close. I'm disappointed that I never got to try the 1.... ~Mark
I haven’t had many Macallan offerings but I’m on my second bottle of Edition No. 4, which is fantastic. Inspired by this video I put it head to head with my nearly empty bottle of the 12 years old Sherry Oak Cask and the No. 4 wins hands down (as I suppose it should at twice the price). I might have to grab another while still available ($100 in the Bay Area).
Go buy it - they're totally worth the money compares to the core range.
Great Video! The Classic Cut 2018 is my new favorite, with the 12yr Sherry Oak a close second. I have a miniature of the 18 but saving that experience for my birthday in July 🥃😊
Awesome - happy Bday in a few months. Make sure you let us know so we can celebrate with you!
Excellent job, this was much needed for all to see. 🙌
Thanks! It was fun having them all together on the bar.
-Shawn
The best "acting coach" in the world keeps it cool 😎
Edition no. 2 is my favorite Macallan I’ve had to date.
Can't go wrong with #2!
I've only tried a few but so far my favorite Macallan is the 18YR. Absolutely incredible!
Make sure you try the edition series if you can
I've only had the 12 Double Cask so I'd say it's my favorite.
I think I preferred the Double cask over the regular 12.
~Andrew
That Macallan 12 Doublecask really has one of the best tastes and price point combos in my humble opinion.
It's a toss up for me between that and the original 12...but for the price DC all day!! ~Mark
@@Scotch4Dummies I’d love to see you guys score The Balvenie. Oh man. It sold me for Scotch.
Macallan 15 Triple Cask
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Personal all time favorite.
I always thought the 17 year old was my favorite. Had a flight of Macallans that included the 12, 15,17 and 18. The 17 stood out as the most unique
Macallan 12 sherry and edition no 2 are my favs!
I really enjoyed the Edition 4. Great video, cheers.
The Edition series is a solid set of juice!
~Andrew
Recently bought an Edition 4 after sampling it- liked it a lot- and just yesterday added a sherry cask 18, which I'm looking forward to trying. Mac 25 is a dream bottle of mine.
Excited about that 18 for you and hope that you someday acquire that 25! :-) ~Mark
Mac 25 is a dream bottle for most of us.
Had chance to try few,still have enigma and terra from travel exclusive collection but my favourite is quest,love it
I love the 18 good flavor and a little warmth to it. I have also had the 25 and 30 and they are both excellent.
Maccallan is my go to Scotch. Simply, the best!!!
Macallan Edition 4 is my favorite of the Macallans that's I've had the pleasure of trying. Eager to try more varieties in the future!
Love us some #4 - try the #2!
Macallan edition 4 would be my pick out of this bunch, to bad the classic cut isn't in there. Cheers brothers
Classic Cut is some good stuff. I would put that up against Rare Cask any day.
Never had any MaCallan before, would be great to discover them all at the same time! 😎
Lol! Start with the 12 like we did...you might start your own show too! :-)
Great video. I haven’t had a lot of macallan but probably my favourite is the classic cut
Thanks Tim!
I’m new to the scotch/whiskey world and yes shot me I mix with coke most the time just how I like it but getting more into having it neat, I’m still a beginner but the Mcallan is delicious
Yes please for the drawing ! My top Macallan for value is the 12 Sherry oak. Best one I've had so far is the edition #2 , glad I went ahead and drank it even though it's price has gone way up. Cheers
Couldn't agree more.
Great wrap-up of the line, guys.
Thanks, Steve!
Just ran across this video because I was going through my Highland Park and Macallan collection. The plum box 12 is the predecessor to the 12 sherry oak series.
I love these rundowns 👍😁😎
Thanks - we enjoy making them too!
I definately love the Macallan fine oak. Your 4th bottle in. Love that taste
I've had The Macallan 12 and Double Cask. They are different. The Macallan 12 has that original alcohol strength on the palate, while the Double Cask has a lighter alcohol strength on the palate. They are both very very good! The Original would be my favorite since it is the standard, but the Double Cask would be the one to introduce newbies to Scotch. I would love to try a 15 and 18yr old Scotch one day to compare.
I think you're right about the double. It's lighter and easier to start with, just not a sweet.
Love the Classic Cut! Great video guys! Interesting that the Mac 12s are 43% abv. We get them at 40% abv here in Canada and so does the UK!
It's too bad they are 46%...LOL ~Mark
I have a Macallan Oscuro 1824 that I have had for a few years…..not yet opened but waiting for a very special occasion.
One day.... :-)
Macallan 12 Sherry Oak Cask. Can’t go wrong with a classic.
Past release 15yr I really enjoyed, but my go to is the 12yr double cask just case of the price and it’s still smooth
My adventures with the different expressions of the Macallan progressed as they released. Tried a 12yr, then 15yr, then jumped to the Rare Cask, which became my favorite. When the numbered Edition series started, felt the #1 was better than the Rare Cask IMHO. Then #2 displaced #1, then #3 displaced #2. #4 was still better than RC or #2, but not better than #3. #5 again very good, but #3 was still the winner. Kind of like holding on to the early memories of your first love. I now have a bottle of Edition #6, which I've read many very favorable reviews on, but still continue to seek #3 any time I find a new source for buying my whiskey. Like going back to your home town, after years living away, hoping to spot your first love out somewhere. But much like the expression regarding "never meet your heroes", finding that source would likely be met with, "sure we have a couple bottles of #3, they're on sale for $2,000/ bottle."
I wish we'd tried the Ed #1.... heard so many great things about it. We got our hands on a bottle of Mac 6 (not the edition, but the 4K+ bottle).... was decadent! But at what a cost! The Rare Casks are batched and the one we got was definitely NOT worth $299.... ~Mark
Some years ago,my dear wife asked what I’d like for CHRISTMAS ? So OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD I SAID MACALLAN 18 YO, CRAP, SHE DID BUY IT FOR ME ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My favorite is the edition 2, but haven’t tried edition 4 yet. Great video!! Love the Scotch mating call.
You'll like 4 and should try to get it before it's gone.
Thanks!! I think V&T might still have some and think there is still one near my work. Might have to pick it up this week.
Fantastic video. Wish i had videos like this 2 n half year ago when i started my whisky journey. My favorite is the mac6 since thats the only one i had that didnt taste like sulfur. Cheers🥃 Scotland 2020
lol Mac 6...
Fine Oak 21 and Rare Cask Black are my top two faves...
Macallan 12 was my 1st scotch!! Cheers!
Ours too! I forgot how good it is - just a little $$
Macallan 12 sherry is what got me into scotch as well. Excited to try the rest of the lineup
It really has been a journey for us since our Mac12 beginning! Enjoy the journey and where it takes you!! ~Mark
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So glad I never opened any of my special editions, especially edition 1. 30 years from now that fucker is going to be worth a fortune.
It worth at least a $1000 -$2000 today.
Only ever had the 12 but it is hands down my favorite whisky and my go to when I just want a whisky neat
I'm torn between Mac 12 & Glendronach 12... try Glendronach 12... it's amazing, especially if you like Mac 12
I had macallan 12 and 15 tonight. I actually liked the 12 better. Next time I'll save money and buy the 12. And I'm not against spending more for better but i straight up preferred the 12
Whisky not scotch God dam Americans
It's "damn"!
@@Scotch4Dummies Not in Scotland it isn't
And you were drinking Whisky not Scotch
Go around the world they call it whisky to
Also it doesn't need ice one little drip off water helps and opens it up
Nice job fellas! @Whiskey In The 6 has done several Macallan v. Macallan, but this also provides some explanation as to how the various bottles each fit into the range. I've tried several Macallans but I keep coming back to the 12 Sherry Oak cuz the quality to price ratio is very good.
James, this was actually really cool for us too. We had no idea how much Macallan was out there. Was a great learning experience for us as well.
@@Scotch4Dummies It's so cool you guys respond to your community! Keep educating us on the terrific world of whisky... thanks!!!
The 12 single cask was my first malt, I’ve tries most malts but I always go back to McCallan
Hi guys, great clip. Just some minor corrections on the Edition Series though. Edition 1’s Cask was selected by the Master Whisky Maker Bob Dalgamo, while Edition 4’s casks were selected by the former Master Distiller Nick Savage to celebrate the brand new The Macallan Distillery which just opened the same year of Edition 4’s release. Keep up the great work guys!
LOVE the information!!! We're all learning on this journey and are very appreciative of comments like this! Thank you, ~Mark
Nice rundown gents. I used to get an overwhelming sulfur note that just killed Macallan for me. Luckily, my nose has since blocked that out completely and I'm starting to enjoy Macallan and see what all the fuss is about. Tasted the rare cask at Detroit whiskey festival and that's my fav. Wouldn't buy for $400 in Ontario though. Cheers
Pretty much the same statements as us Mark. Getting easier to bypass that sulfur and starting to enjoy them more. Just so much $$$
I love the sherry. Classic.
So far I started with sherry oak, then double cask became my favorite and Gold is my all time favorite so far. Would be willing to go up the scale courtesy of Scotch 4 Dummies. 😆
Hang around Nano! Not sure we can help out on this particular line-up as we borrowed several of these to shoot this video, but we are know for sharing and you never know.... ;-) ~Mark
i got triple cask ,quest, amber ( i ll not open ) and 12yo double cask ( honey citrus ginger) right here from this distillery, on this selection my favorite is quest but i need to test many more!
Double oak 12! Great video!
I prefer that over the regular 12 Sherry.... ~Mark
This video is epic. Cheers!
Thank you!
Would love to talk about my favorite Macallan, but i've never had it. I am a neophite into Scotches. I have been drinking Bourbon for years, and a friend let me try some of his Scotches. I was impressed how light it was, but with such a wide variety of flavor profiles. So now, I have been drinking Glenmorangie Original, and a bottle of Buchanan's Deluxe 12 year blended. I must say that I prefer the Glenmorangie original. Would love to try Macallan.
Well, you're in the right place PCShogun!! We tend to do our best to help people explore....so see you around on our lives and maybe on our Discord server where we really get into the sharing is caring attitude! ~Mark
My favorite is the Triple Cask Matured 15 yo smooth and no aftertaste.
Macallan 12 Sherry Oak Cask, Got me into Whisky!
It was the bottle that started our Thursday night scotch gathering. Now look where we are...
-Shawn
Thanks guys!
Our pleasure! ~Mark
The 15 fine oak is one of my fav's
Nice! Thanks for the video. For me the unbeatable on the range is 18 (not in this video). On the NAS, Ruby is also a favorite, unfortunately no longer made.
We mentioned the 18, but just didn't have a bottle..... I honestly learned quite a bit about Macallan's range and how they organize it researching for this video....never had the Ruby. ~Mark
Awesome video gents. This video will do very well.
hoping so Rob!
Great video guys! I know it is not easy to do these kind of videos.
Thanks mate. Yeah, they definitely take a few more hours to produce. Appreciate it!
I've tried 3. 12 DC, 12sc, and the 15 triple.
My favorite is the 12yo sherry cask.
So you like the potent sherry cask. I like that you have found your style!
~Andrew
I’ve only had the first two. The double cask and sherry oak 12. I preferred the sherry oak. I’ll get the 18 sherry oak with a tax return. Anything older than that will require an inheritance or a winning lottery ticket
I have had the 12, 15, Gold and 21 in the Macallan range and I believe the best Macallan is the one that's in your glass :)
I like that attitude!!! ~Mark
My fav macallan is the 15 fine oaks. Excellent quality for the price
Good job guys..very jealous...I'm a fan of the 12 year old double cask.
Highly recommend the Classic Cut bottling...... Macallan at cask strength is a thing of beauty.
We've got a lead on a bottle and are looking forward to it as we've heard several recommendations! ~Mark
I don't even drink alcohols yet I'm watching this. Lmao😂🤣😆
Macallan 12 sherry was my introduction as well
I love the Macallan 10 fine oak!
Thanks and great seeing you John!
Hard to say a favourite, but the 18 is stellar and the Ruby 1824 series is just fantastic and it’s my favourite so far!!
Thanks for the great review boys !!
I would have like to try the Ruby. I think that was more of my wheelhouse.
- Andrew
I had done a detailed tour at Macallan at the time the 1824 came out . I had a couple of the Ruby bottles and have totally enjoyed with my group over the years.!!
Will have a visit to the new distillery in June this year, should be loads of fun!!
Thanks Andrew!!
Big fan of the sherry cask finish. I have the 12 of that.
nice tasting session.
The Sherry Oak 18 Year is definitely my favorite. However, any of The Macallan scotches are fantastic.
Mine as well. I have my bottle two years now and its half full. Id never pay that price again even though it was a gift
Edition #2 was amazing! Been looking at the 15 triple cask! But $135 ? We will see! Cheers
When I was in Vegas I was with some high rollers and I got to try every M series they where 750 a glass and upwards....edition no.6 with a ball is by far the best scotch I have ever had....I've had the old 25 and rare nothing compared to no6
WOW....that's an interesting comment! Cool, I'm a bit envious!! :-) ~Mark
The only one that I have going now is the Classic Cut...
Haven't tried them all but I really like the Edition 4.
That's a great bottle!
Nice video!
Thanks Michael!
Me and friend went halves on a bottle of 72yr and there are no words to describe the ecstasy!
Nice!
I bought the Macallan 12 Sherry Cask in Sweden the other week for the equivalent of 56 USD. Absolutely love it so far (only tasted it twice). People find it overpriced, but at least 56 USD is decent to me since I love it. But maybe there are other options out there which are just as good and a bit cheaper (Glendronach 12?? Haven't tried it). Cheers guys!
56? Thats nothing! Buy a case! Or a couple cases!
My fave has always been The Macallan 18. Not in this video, but it's the star of my scotch bar and I very rarely indulge in this one. My Dad's 90th birthday this fall is likely the next time.
Sounds good to us! ~Mark
Great video, really good information,
I have a bottle of The Macallan 25 Years, The Anniversary Malt NV Red Box, if I want to sell it, how much do you think I should ask for it or how much do you think that bottle is worth?
I purchased a bottle of the edition no.1 last year as a keeper, was really tough to find at a reasonable price. Since then it has more than doubled in price, its pushing upwards of two grand.
That's insane!
18 all the way.
Fun fact I started drinking this after seeing Harvey order a 18 on a episode of suits lol
Managed to get edition 1 in wood case very tempted to open but at today's prices is being listed in my will
Edition 1 is the only missing in my collection and probably always will be at it's current market value....that thing is up over $1500 on the auction sites.... ~Mark
I got my girl friend into whisky drinking mac gold. Now she wants to try all my whisky! It’s mine all mine I won’t share!! Damn you Macallan!!!
Luckily my wife hates whisky. Cause i like the good stuff and can barely afford to buy for just me hahaha
@Mark Brielmaier sounds like you have some leverage with your girlfriend 😜