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Whisky is produced all over the world. It has been booming in recent years, with high-quality whiskey gaining popularity and attention.
Among the world's whiskeys, The Macallan is particularly renowned as a high-end product. As it is high-end, it is highly rated for its taste and is popular among many whiskey lovers.
Here we will take a deeper look at the appeal of Macallan .
We will also introduce word-of-mouth reviews, the characteristics of the whiskey, and the lineup, so please use it as a reference.
"Too delicious" - the popular Macallan review
The Macallan 30 year old was so good I was shocked 😅 pic.twitter.com/LZuFDO7Dty
— Otter (@5o_ox) December 19, 2021
Macallan is really delicious (=＾0＾=) pic.twitter.com/WxU2o90ym2
— AÖCHICKEN (@zh_shopo) March 13, 2020
Macallan is a popular whiskey in Japan, and many reviews are posted on social media. Most of the reviews are positive, with many positive comments such as "It's so good" and "It's delicious."
One of the attractions of Macallan is that it is highly regarded not only by whiskey lovers, but also by those who are trying it for the first time and those who don't usually drink much whiskey .
It's a well-known, classic brand that's often sold in bars, so if you want to try some high-end whiskey, be sure to check it out.
I drink a lot of different whiskeys in rotation, so it's been a while since I last had Macallan, but it's really delicious.
If you drink this after the vanilla scent, you'll get a honey-like sweetness, but it also has a sharp aftertaste that's irresistible.
I'm always worried and don't buy stock lol I wonder if I should buy it before the price goes up 🧐🧐 pic.twitter.com/VWN45XT0xQ
— Naniwa Whisky Samurai (@samurai_whiskey) November 24, 2024
Macallan is especially highly regarded for its aroma, which is known for its sweetness, likened to vanilla and honey, and its well-balanced flavor that is not just sweet.
The Macallan 18 Year Sherry Oak
The Rolls Royce of single malts that silences crying children. I don't like the rubbery taste of the current Macallan 12 year old, but the 18 year old is in a class of its own.
It's not hard to drink. It has the sweetness, sourness and spiciness of dried fruit. It's gorgeous and complex beyond description.
I want everyone to drink it at least once in their livespic.twitter.com/VBqyZqyRhC
— HUMMER-WA (@cure_reika_d) January 2, 2024
Of course, there are also negative reviews about Macallan. It is a whiskey with a strong personality, so some people say they do n't like it .
We'll go into more detail later, but Macallan is often made using sherry casks, giving it a unique aroma . Some people say it tastes like rubber, and some people may not like it.
However, another feature of Macallan is that there are many bottles. Some people say that they didn't like one bottle, but when they tried another bottle, they found it delicious.
If you are interested in Macallan whiskey, we recommend that you start by trying some that are easy to try . Although it is a luxury item, there are bottles that you can actually buy at supermarkets, and some that you can try at a bar with just one glass, so be sure to check them out.
What kind of whisky is Macallan? Characteristics and distillery
Single malt whisky made in Scotland
The official name of Macallan is "The Macallan" . It is produced in Scotland and is one of the whiskeys known as "Scotch".
It is a type of Scotch whisky that is made using only malt spirits from a single distillery .
Some whiskeys are made by mixing raw spirits from multiple distilleries, or by mixing grains and other types of ingredients in addition to malt. In contrast, single malts are made using only malt from a single distillery, and are characterized by their unique flavor.
It is easy to feel the original flavor created by the distillery, and the deep flavor and aroma that other brands cannot imitate lead to its appeal. Macallan is a representative brand of single malt whiskey, and is also called the "Rolls Royce of single malts" because of its high quality and luxury.
In Japan, Suntory is the official importer and distributor of Macallan, so it is easy to find genuine bottles in good condition.
In Japan, bottles of longer-aged whiskeys such as "The Macallan 12 Year Old," "The Macallan 18 Year Old," "The Macallan 25 Year Old," and "The Macallan 30 Year Old" are also available.
Another characteristic of Macallan is that there are various bottle series that differ in barrels, blends, and maturation periods.
Macallan Distillery in Speyside
The Macallan Distillery is located in the area of Speyside in Scotland. It is a long-established distillery that obtained a distillery license in 1824, and will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2024 .
Scotch flavors tend to vary depending on the region. Speyside malts tend to have an elegant aroma and a fruity, delicate flavor, and Macallan is one of them.
Macallan is made with strict attention to the ingredients and production methods used. The malt used is made exclusively for this purpose, and the whiskey is made using only the highest quality water.
Among them, sherry cask malt whiskey is synonymous with Macallan . Macallan is particular about making whiskey malt whiskey using their own sherry casks, and the resulting whiskey is characterized by its rich aroma and complex, delicate flavor derived from the sherry casks.
Which Macallan bottles are recommended? Top 5 popular products
The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year
- Barrel type: Spanish oak barrels
- Ageing: Minimum 12 years
- Alcohol content: 40%
- Price: 700ml 13,750 yen (tax included)
This is the perfect bottle to get to know the charm of Macallan. It is the most standard 12-year aged Macallan.
Macallan's 12-year-old comes in a lineup of "Sherry Oak," "Double Cask," and "Triple Cask." Among them, the Sherry Oak is characterized by being made using only raw liquor aged in carefully selected Spanish oak barrels .
Whisky made only from sherry casks is now rare and unusual, and there are not many other brands to choose from. If you want to try sherry cask whiskey, you can't go wrong with this bottle.
The rich wood spice nuances are complemented by the dried fruit nuances that are unique to sherry cask malt whiskeys. This is a very smooth whiskey with a mellow ginger aftertaste.
The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year
- Barrel types: Spanish oak barrels, American oak barrels
- Ageing: Minimum 12 years
- Alcohol content: 40%
- Price: 700ml 9,944 yen (tax included)
The Double Cask series is a vatting of two types of whiskey: American Oak/Spanish Oak cask whiskey and European Oak/Spanish Oak cask whiskey.
This bottle, released around 2016, has a great balance of sweetness like butterscotch and candy apple . It has the charm of sherry cask aged whiskey, but also has a mellow malt flavor.
The price is slightly cheaper than the Sherry Oak 12 Year Old, making it an easy entry-level model to try. There are many shops where you can buy it for less than the list price, so be sure to look around.
The Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year
- Barrel types: Spanish oak, American oak, bourbon barrels
- Ageing: Minimum 12 years
- Alcohol content: 40%
- Price: 700ml 7,700 yen (tax included) *Not available
This bottle, named Triple Cask, contains malt aged in two types of sherry casks, Spanish oak and American oak, as well as bourbon casks.
The blend of three types of raw liquor gives it a light and easy-to-drink taste . It is elegant yet not too heavy, making it easy to drink and approachable.
The appeal of the Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year is that it is delicious not only as a straight whisky but also as a highball. However, please note that it is currently out of stock and the retail price is slightly higher than the list price.
The Macallan 18 Year Old
- Barrel type: Spanish oak barrels
- Age: Minimum 18 years
- Alcohol content: 43%
- Price: 700ml 57,200 yen (tax included)
Macallan 18 Year Old is a malt whisky made only from Spanish oak sherry casks. As the name suggests, only rare malt aged 18 years or more is used.
This full-bodied bottle is truly luxurious . Its light mahogany color is characteristic of whiskey that has been aged in sherry casks.
The subtle aroma of cinnamon has hints of fruit such as raisins and oranges. It also has a bittersweet taste like dark chocolate, and the finish is long and lingering.
The Macallan 25 Year Old
- Barrel type: Spanish oak barrels
- Age: Minimum 25 years
- Alcohol content: 43%
- Price: 700ml 308,000 yen (tax included)
This outstanding single malt whisky is made using only sherry casks aged over 25 years. Its rich, complex and mellow flavour is unmatched.
The aroma of dried fruit and wood smoke blends with the nuances of citrus. The aftertaste is also very long, and the depth and mellowness that cannot be expressed with young whiskey is impressive.
This is a luxury item in the Macallan classic series, and the presentation box is a wooden box design. The price has increased in recent years, which has become a hot topic, and the retail price is even higher, with a single bottle trading for over 300,000 yen.
In addition to these, Macallan also offers limited edition bottles that are not standard products, as well as older bottles from the past that are no longer released .
Why not compare them and find your favorite one?
Macallan 12 Year Old and 18 Year Old Old Bottles: Differences between Old and New Labels and Purchase PricesWhich liquor store or supermarket is best for purchasing Macallan?
Available in standard bottles and at supermarkets and mass retailers
Among Macallan whiskies, bottles such as the Double Cask 12 Year and the Sherry Oak 12 Year are relatively easy to find. They are often sold at supermarkets, and there are reports of people buying them at popular stores such as Aeon, Ito Yokado, Costco, and Seiyu .
The availability and stock status will vary depending on the shop, so it's best to look for a store that carries a large selection of whiskey.
In addition to supermarkets, there have also been reports of purchases at electronics retailers such as Bic Camera and mass retailers such as Don Quijote.
If there is a store near you, be sure to check it out.
For long-aged bottles, liquor stores and department stores that specialize in whiskey are the best places to go.
Among Macallan whiskies, the 18, 25, and 30 year old bottles are popular but hard to come by . They are rarely found in regular supermarkets or mass retailers.
If you are looking for a bottle that has been aged for a long time, we recommend liquor stores that specialize in whiskey or department stores. Even if it is not on the shelves, there are cases where Macallan is available for pre-order or lottery sales .
For example, a lottery sale would be your chance to purchase Macallan 25 Year Old or Macallan 30 Year Old at the regular price, even though prices are skyrocketing online.
Whisky lottery sale 2023 edition! Where to buy at regular price: Takashimaya, Yodobashi, or Bic Camera?You can easily buy the bottle you want from the online shop.
If you use the online shop, you have a chance to purchase rare bottles that are not usually on the shelves, even if there is no store nearby that sells Macallan. Various bottles of Macallan are also sold on Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba.
However , some bottles can be pricey, so be sure to check the price carefully and make sure you are happy with it before purchasing .
Also, when shopping online, it is important to use a reliable store. There have been reports of counterfeit products being distributed, so be sure to check reviews and ratings before making a purchase.
Check out the limited edition bottles for lottery sales and secondary distribution
In addition to the standard bottles, Macallan also has many rare bottles that are released in limited quantities. Rare bottles are unlikely to be available on the general market, so you will need to search carefully for them.
If it is shortly after its release, it may be included in lottery sales at mass retailers, liquor stores, and department stores .
Also, for past limited edition products and discontinued bottles, it is difficult to find new ones, so we recommend looking for secondary market products or second-hand items.
Macallan is also available through Linkus Online Store, so be sure to check it out.
Looking for Macallan?
If you have any surplus Macallan, we recommend getting a quote from Linkus.
Macallan whiskey, which is popular all over the world, is also highly valued in the buying market. We offer a wide range of products, from standard items to rare bottles, so if you have any spare Macallan, please contact us for a buying and appraisal .
Linkuss is currently strengthening its whiskey purchase appraisals. We can also purchase Macallan at high prices, so please feel free to contact us.
When you bring your Macallan in for an appraisal, we recommend that you bring it in with all of its packaging, etc. Bottles that look beautiful or have all of their accessories are especially likely to be appraised at a high price.
If you have any questions about purchasing, please feel free to contact us. We are also accepting consultations and purchase applications via LINE or phone at any time.
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summary
The Macallan is highly rated for its taste. It is aged in its own sherry casks and is so highly regarded that it is called the "Rolls Royce of single malts."
It is of course a famous whiskey in Japan, and its flavor can be recommended to a wide range of people, from beginners to whiskey connoisseurs.
If you want to try high-end whiskey or are looking for a gift, be sure to check out Macallan. They have a wide variety of products, from the easily available 12-year bottle to ultra-high-end products, so be sure to compare them.
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