Note to all Bourbon fanboys: it’s okay to indulge in other spirits from time to time. Especially when there are so many options to explore. I thought I would take a minute to introduce our first review of single malt Scotch. Same rules apply: have fun while dressing up your ice and let us know what you think. The Macallan Fine Oak 10 year-old was a great contrast to my regular Buffalo Trace. At only $30 you’ll probably find it at the lower end of your local supplier’s scotch price options. It loses little in taste, however, for being a bargain. With a nose any scotch lover could get excited about and a subtly sweet aftertaste, this is one to remember to keep on hand…just in case that bourbon needs to age a bit more. Being Macallan’s youngest, this is a good sign Macallan’s older generations are worth a future review. Check out Macallan’s own tasting notes on their website here.
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March 25, 2010
[...] The Boys of Bourbon (great name!) approve of the whisky with its subtly sweet taste. [...]
Their 10-year-old is good, but the 12 year-old is an order of magnitude better.
A couple more suggestions for novice Scotch drinkers:
* Highland Park 12 (mmmm – sweet & a touch of smoke!)
* Balvenie DoubleWood (especially on the rocks)
They’re both friendly and won’t break the bank.