I loved this ! Paul and Brandon get really buzzed doing this flight ! You can literally see and hear them get loftier and loftier as they go ! Great job , very informative and funny. I will be starting my journey into scotch on Christmas. I am pretty sure my wife got me an Ardbeg 10 gift set with glasses. I like both of these guys, that usually doesn't happen. Very Impressive. 18 year also my pick.
Thanks! Ardbeg 10 was one of my first introductions to Islay whisky and peated single malt. May take a awhile to acquire the taste but once you do you'll be hooked :)
12 yo double cask is about $80 CAD in Canada and I recently got a 12 yo Sherry oak for $145 CAD. Even after considering the fx difference, it’s way more expensive here in Canada.
Wow. Definitely get the 12 double oak then. It is an objectively better whiskey (In my opinion) although slightly less 'Macallan-y' and the 12 sherry oak is in no world worth 145
Well, I didn't know much about whiskey but needed information to buy a bottle for my husband which loves Macallan. Now, I have a better idea of what to buy him 😊 thanks
Super video guys - I'm sitting with a 12 and 15 Double Oak and wanting to buy either the 18 Sherry or the Rare Cask (can only find a 2019 batch 2 in my location). I'll keep an eye out for new releases etc from Macallan but its a hard choice between those two. For my money a Midleton Very Rare, Glenlivet 21, Balvenie 16 French Oak or a Glenfarclas 25 is better than both of the Macallans but theres something about having a Macallan...
Midleton Very Rare is an excellent bottle that I've had occasion to try several times, and I would highly recommend Yellow Spot to you as a more affordable and excellent alterantive which I would consider probably its closest competitor in terms of style. The closest to Macallan you mention is Glenfarclas 25 and even then, it is not nearly intense of a sherry experience. That said though, there's a very good reason I have 3 bottles of Glenfarclas 25 and 3 bottles of Glendronach 15 in my collection, and have only splurged for the Mac 18 once... Mac has a unique flavor you just can't get elsewhere. It isn't inherently better, but when you get the itch... well, they make you pay to scratch it 😅
@@MaltMondays I had the pleasure of having a few drams of Yellow Spot in west Ireland a few months ago. Very smooth and tasty. You’re right … they do make you pay for the itch. Incredibly expensive but they seem to be able to command the price. Cheers
interesting you consider the 21 to have that hint of peat to it because I experienced the same thing with Aberfeldy 21. The 12 and 16 and 18 were very tasty but the 21 (to me) definitely had a note of peat. It isn't a peated whisky but that flavor is pretty distinct and the Aberfeldy 21 Madeira cask had absolutely none of it.
The 15 Fine oak was actually my friend Brandon's favorite as well for a long time. Great balance whisky that USED to be at a reasonable price. Sad to see it gone
I've tried all the Macallan you've listed above minus the 21-Year-Old Fine Oak and my favorite was the Rare Cask. However, they are all ridiculously overpriced (145$ 12 year, 170$ Classic Cut, 600$ 18 year and 500$ Rare Cask). There is much better bang for your buck whiskeys for the same price.
I definitely agree it’s pricey but the 12 isn’t very expensive where I live. Premium but not more so than balvenie, or highland park or most other 12 yr malts. Everything beyond the 18 is crazy expensive though.
People often say there are better ones but I miss the names. Once a specific other bottle / distillery is proposed I guess we would start to argue too.
10:38 Try $415 now. Just a year later. So in a year, it increased by $75...WTF?! If this thing is gonna increase $75 a year, they're gonna have a problem with people buying their products lol.
Sadly that's how it goes. When I first started drinking whisky in 2014, Mac 18 was only $200/bottle and at the time was considered VERY expensive. Unfortunately there is no shortage of people willing to spend this much on their products so they can keep raising the price more and more
Macallan 15 was never really available around me so unfortunately not. I did review the 10 yr a long long time ago, and I found it to be the only macallan I would describe as ‘a little harsh’ which was unfortunate because I greatly enjoyed the flavors. I don’t think that one is still available though
The 12 in Europe is 40% only wich is a shame. My favorite so far is the 15 double wich is 43% here. The 12 double is dull and those are the Macallans I’ve known so far.
Macallan is way overpriced no longer trying them because in Canada way to expensive... In reality most Scotch in Canada is nuts in price for the quality you get... In the past 15 years most scotch has become over priced for the so called quality... Much better buys in run and other whiskies within your nation.
Yes Macallan is a luxury status symbol brand at this point before they are a whisky producer and are priced accordingly. Canada is very expensive, the US not so much and I don't know where it would be cheaper. But prices vary significantly just between cities and states here based on what each store wants to charge. When I was in Scotland there was no 'discount' once you considered the exchange rate of currencies.
Let me know what your favorite Macallan is, and what distillery you’d like to see a comparison of next!
have not tried yet :(
I would like to claim a favorite but they are all overpriced for simply namesake. Such a shame. Good looking bottles though😂.
the Glendronach 21 year old Parlimentarian ! sooooo goooood
I know someone with a bottle, let me see if I can do a Mac 21 vs Glendronach 21@@antonyrenjard
i love these run thru episodes. loved the balvenie one too. Hoping to see glenallachie and glenmorangie ones too! thanks a lot
They’re a lot of fun to do! I don’t have anything from glenallachie, but I could definitely do glenmorangie!
I loved this ! Paul and Brandon get really buzzed doing this flight !
You can literally see and hear them get loftier and loftier as they go !
Great job , very informative and funny. I will be starting my journey into scotch on Christmas. I am pretty sure my wife got me an Ardbeg 10 gift set with glasses.
I like both of these guys, that usually doesn't happen. Very Impressive. 18 year also my pick.
Thanks! Ardbeg 10 was one of my first introductions to Islay whisky and peated single malt. May take a awhile to acquire the taste but once you do you'll be hooked :)
12 yo double cask is about $80 CAD in Canada and I recently got a 12 yo Sherry oak for $145 CAD. Even after considering the fx difference, it’s way more expensive here in Canada.
Wow. Definitely get the 12 double oak then. It is an objectively better whiskey (In my opinion) although slightly less 'Macallan-y' and the 12 sherry oak is in no world worth 145
lol sherry cask is $200 in Ontario
I really enjoyed this comparison. I'm gonna test the 18 Double Oak this week and then decide whether to go for the Rare Cask or the 18 Sherry Cask.
I'd love to try the 18 double cask. The 12 double cask is a favorite of mine compared to the 12 sherry and 12 fine oak series.
Well, I didn't know much about whiskey but needed information to buy a bottle for my husband which loves Macallan. Now, I have a better idea of what to buy him 😊 thanks
You're welcome!
Super video guys - I'm sitting with a 12 and 15 Double Oak and wanting to buy either the 18 Sherry or the Rare Cask (can only find a 2019 batch 2 in my location). I'll keep an eye out for new releases etc from Macallan but its a hard choice between those two. For my money a Midleton Very Rare, Glenlivet 21, Balvenie 16 French Oak or a Glenfarclas 25 is better than both of the Macallans but theres something about having a Macallan...
Midleton Very Rare is an excellent bottle that I've had occasion to try several times, and I would highly recommend Yellow Spot to you as a more affordable and excellent alterantive which I would consider probably its closest competitor in terms of style. The closest to Macallan you mention is Glenfarclas 25 and even then, it is not nearly intense of a sherry experience.
That said though, there's a very good reason I have 3 bottles of Glenfarclas 25 and 3 bottles of Glendronach 15 in my collection, and have only splurged for the Mac 18 once... Mac has a unique flavor you just can't get elsewhere. It isn't inherently better, but when you get the itch... well, they make you pay to scratch it 😅
@@MaltMondays I had the pleasure of having a few drams of Yellow Spot in west Ireland a few months ago. Very smooth and tasty. You’re right … they do make you pay for the itch. Incredibly expensive but they seem to be able to command the price. Cheers
I like the 18 Macallan, but at that price, I opt for glendronach 18 or glenlivet 18. These two bottles for the price of one Macallan.
Yeah the price of macallan just makes it nearly impossible to recommend anymore
which do u prefer? ballantine 30yr vs macallan 18yr sherry
Never tried Ballantine unfortunately
interesting you consider the 21 to have that hint of peat to it because I experienced the same thing with Aberfeldy 21. The 12 and 16 and 18 were very tasty but the 21 (to me) definitely had a note of peat. It isn't a peated whisky but that flavor is pretty distinct and the Aberfeldy 21 Madeira cask had absolutely none of it.
I have a Macallan 12 sherry open right now. Worth the $36 (US) I paid for it years ago. Not more.
Nice vid, I agree about the 12 sherry, just taste weird to me, off putting flavors.
Yep. I will say, I’ve found it to be one of the least consistent scotch whiskies over the years. Some I’ve loved, others not as much
Classic Cut 2017 was something else.
Yes! these are great information / enjoyable vids!!!!!
Thank you!
My favorite Macallan was the triple wood 15 year. That was some years ago.
The 15 Fine oak was actually my friend Brandon's favorite as well for a long time. Great balance whisky that USED to be at a reasonable price. Sad to see it gone
Price ?
I've tried all the Macallan you've listed above minus the 21-Year-Old Fine Oak and my favorite was the Rare Cask. However, they are all ridiculously overpriced (145$ 12 year, 170$ Classic Cut, 600$ 18 year and 500$ Rare Cask). There is much better bang for your buck whiskeys for the same price.
I definitely agree it’s pricey but the 12 isn’t very expensive where I live. Premium but not more so than balvenie, or highland park or most other 12 yr malts. Everything beyond the 18 is crazy expensive though.
People often say there are better ones but I miss the names. Once a specific other bottle / distillery is proposed I guess we would start to argue too.
10:38 Try $415 now. Just a year later. So in a year, it increased by $75...WTF?! If this thing is gonna increase $75 a year, they're gonna have a problem with people buying their products lol.
Sadly that's how it goes. When I first started drinking whisky in 2014, Mac 18 was only $200/bottle and at the time was considered VERY expensive. Unfortunately there is no shortage of people willing to spend this much on their products so they can keep raising the price more and more
I have a Macallan 10 and 15 yr. Any review on these?
Macallan 15 was never really available around me so unfortunately not. I did review the 10 yr a long long time ago, and I found it to be the only macallan I would describe as ‘a little harsh’ which was unfortunate because I greatly enjoyed the flavors. I don’t think that one is still available though
The 18 is more elegant than the RC.
I agree!
Love Macallan
The 12 in Europe is 40% only wich is a shame. My favorite so far is the 15 double wich is 43% here. The 12 double is dull and those are the Macallans I’ve known so far.
It’s pretty amazing how much of a difference just 3% ABV can make in a whiskey! 15 double is one of the few macallans I haven’t tried yet
@@MaltMondays I think it’s one of the most reliable Macallans.
cool vid!
Thanks! Whisky is always more fun when it's shared so I really enjoy having Brandon join me for these episodes
Glendronach 18 > Macallan 18
I agree, but they’re also quite different. I’m going to be doing a comparison soon!
y no 15?
The 15 were simply are not available where I live when we did the video
Macallan is way overpriced no longer trying them because in Canada way to expensive... In reality most Scotch in Canada is nuts in price for the quality you get... In the past 15 years most scotch has become over priced for the so called quality... Much better buys in run and other whiskies within your nation.
Yes Macallan is a luxury status symbol brand at this point before they are a whisky producer and are priced accordingly.
Canada is very expensive, the US not so much and I don't know where it would be cheaper. But prices vary significantly just between cities and states here based on what each store wants to charge. When I was in Scotland there was no 'discount' once you considered the exchange rate of currencies.
What? No double cask 15 year old?
Wasn't available at the time. Double cask series is delicious though!
Too much b/S!!!