The Macallan 12 - PC's Take

The Macallan 12 was one of the first single malts I ever had. I ordered it with no ice, and just a little splash of room temperature water. That's pretty much the way I drink whisky now. I find that ice tends to dilute the whisky too much, and masks some of the more complex flavors. Anyways, the Macallan 12 is definitely a keeper. The first thing I noticed was a very interesting cream scent. I remember specifically not tasting the whisky for a while because I just wanted to keep sniffing it. I could also smell hints of sherry, or berries. There's no crazy alcohol burn in your nostrils. Overall, it was almost like a bowl of berries with some sweet cream on top. The taste was just as satisfying; it's a great scotch to start a night with. I think this one is Jose's favorite so far. I've had the pleasure of trying the 18-year old just last week, and I can tell you that 6 years more in a sherry cask (from Jerez, Spain) makes all the difference in the world. Full review on that baby is in progress. Also in the works are reviews for the other bottles in my tiny but growing collection (Laphroaig 10, Oban 14, Talisker 10).