The Macallan 18 yr... am I in trouble here?

[Genevapics]

(I posted this on a few other forums and thought I would share it here)​

I went out to dinner the other night at a nice seafood restaurant here in Wilmington, DE. They had The Macallan 18 and I decided to pull the trigger. It was $14/glass and served in a snifter.

When the drink arrived, I picked up the glass and nosed the beverage. Oh my goodness! I could detect butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, and a slight citrus note. I put the glass to my lips and tasted the scotch. It was very smooth. Some hints of alcohol, but not that burning feeling that I have had with most scotch. The Macallan 18 warmed my mouth and throat without "the burn".

All I can say is that The Macallan 18 is the best scotch I have ever tried (which is very few). My first scotch purchase was a bottle of Balvanie 15 YR. It was nice, but nothing like The Macallan 18. A bottle of The Macallan 18 retails for $129 (all in) here in Delaware. That's where the "trouble" comes in. So, my question to the scotch drinkers on the board: What else from the Speyside region compares favorably with The Macallan 18? And maybe a little more $ friendly. Also, any better prices out there in the on-line world? Thanks.

 

[AVB]

By the time you pay shipping you'll only save a few bucks so consider anything under $130 as the going price. It's $122.95 here in PA. For something less expensive look into the Aberlour 15, Mortlach 12 or Strathisla 12 for starters

 

[sigar_zealot]

Glad to see I am not the only Macallan 18 fan on the board. I have a brand new bottle on my shelf just waiting to be violated.

Tonight just might be the night!

 

[lucasbuck]

The 12yr is also an excellent scotch and only about $50.

 

[Mike33]

The 12yr is also an excellent scotch and only about $50.

They are both very good. I just can't see paying $70-80 more for the 18 right now, the 12 yr. old is that good imo.

 

[Smokyballs]

The 12yr is also an excellent scotch and only about $50.

They are both very good. I just can't see paying $70-80 more for the 18 right now, the 12 yr. old is that good imo.

Are you guys coming for AVO? I will bring in my bottle of 18 and change your mind! The 18 is a totally different animal than the 12. Although the current version is nothing like some of the older vintages. I had a good customer bring in a '84 that brought tears to my eyes. It was so much better than the '87 and the current '89.

 

[theorangeman]

Damn Brad, you almost sound like you know your scotch. What the the hell has happened to you?

I stay away from the stuff, as beer and cigars are enough of a vice for me at my present time. All I need to do is add scotch or other things. :laugh:

As for the AVO event, I wish I could make it. However, the trip is too long for me to make, especially when I'm going to do my best to make one of the other events a little later in the year!