I recently bought a bottle of 2022 Macallan 18 for around C$850 (whisky is extremely overpriced here)... In hindsight I could've bought multiple bottles of Glenfarclas instead. I should've.
Dude I am sorry to hear this. It should be the best 12 year old on the market. It should be better in taste than indie bottles of a similar age and style. The buyer should be rewarded with an outstanding smell and taste event for paying such an exorbitant price. It should be an easy decision for Christmas or special events to upgrade to Mac 12. Unfortunately, none of that is the case. I hope we see more real accounts that drown out the fakers so that other malt heads or even newbies aren’t persuaded to get any Mac. I think I’ll only get Classic Cut if at all going forward. Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃
Wow this Glenfarclas 15 review brings me to your channel, dude your description is accurate and vivid, amazing. Glenfarclas is a Scotch I would be happy to have the whole range in my collection. Love this stuff, sweet sherry, grassy, with wild character. Thank you for the kiss on the bottle.
Good vid and agree w your scores bro. If I may suggest something… is adding the score as a graphic or paper. I tend to rewatch videos looking for scores when at the store or browsing whisky online stores and it’s easier to fwd and stop video when I see a score haha. I reckon I am not the only feller who does that lol
As it turns out, “MacAllan” is Gaelic for “overpriced disappointment”, and they’re really living up to their name. For me it was one bottle and out. Love the GF 15 ✨✨cheers from Norway.
Hi Max, I think the last time I really enjoyed a Mac was Classic Cut 1 and 2. The world is full of better whiskies! How are the Norwegian whiskies coming song? Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle The Norwegian whiskies are coming along just fine, taking its time. The oldest standard bottling now is 10 yo. Most producers are going for quality over quantity, higher abv and natural presentation. Prices are a bit stiff though.
Absolutely spot on review as always. As good as Glenfarclas 15 is, I find the 43% 17 year old to be deeper and even more seductive. Fine Oak, Double and Triple Cask bottlings have fallen short of Macallan's Sherry Oak expressions. I will control myself and refrain from commenting on their pricing policies.
I like the 17 as well. I might have compared that with Balvenie 17 a while back: czcams.com/video/XnxOgECTgm0/video.html It’s hard not to be critical. I hope they figure out the over woody issue that is bugging me. And the pricing is bizarre. I still enjoy the special editions, but things are getting out of hand. Cheers Lorenz thanks my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃
That’s a tough call! If you’re a sherry cask lover then Farclas 15, but personally I’ve purchased 2 bottles of Glen Scotia 15 and will likely get another before I replace my Glenfarclas 15! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
A fabulous comparison/review Mark! Glenallachie 15 (the more recent bottling’s) would be a great comparison to these two. Here in the States around $100. 46% non CF and Natural Color. Delightful 15! Totally agree with the Mac15! Prefer Mac12 double wood over the 15. Have a great weekend! Neal! (Yes I need to become a Paetron!) this weekend!
Hi Neal - sounds like I need to re review the Glenallachie 15! I did like the double wood 12 if I recall. You too and thanks for the sentiment either way! Much appreciated. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Interesting review Mark. I've not tried the Macallan 15. I thought it might have been interesting if you did as you suggested, pour it into a tumbler with ice to see if your experience changed.
it’s always great to explore different serving methods. I think you’ll experience an intense grape apricot fruitiness and intense oak with Mac 15 on ice.
Hey Mark, that looked and sounded painful reviewing the Macallan 15. I have a Mac 12 year Sherry bottle which I paid handsomely for in Ontario and I am scared to open it for the same reason. I have gone through two bottles of GF 15 and they have been absolutely fantastic.
I have an unopened botyleof tge triple Cask 12. After I bought it, the 7 liquor store had Macallan samples in little crappy little plastic shot glasses. I was disappointed. A couple of years later, a friend poured me some he had in an old fashion glass. It was pretty good. I paid 95. It's 120 now. I'd rather buy Arran Sherry Cask or Aberlour A'Bundha. Or even Tomatin 12 or Glenfarclas 12.
Ontario sees McStevens at 2x the price of Clas15 (115$cad) , the Clas 17 is only 140$cad . . . let me laugh , hard, with you, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA upon lookng at the MacStevens-18 for 600CAD...
I love your review and your work. I would like to become a financial supporter. What are my options? Oh wait I see you have a Patreon. I will check that out.
I recently bought a bottle of 2022 Macallan 18 for around C$850 (whisky is extremely overpriced here)... In hindsight I could've bought multiple bottles of Glenfarclas instead. I should've.
Dude I am sorry to hear this. It should be the best 12 year old on the market. It should be better in taste than indie bottles of a similar age and style. The buyer should be rewarded with an outstanding smell and taste event for paying such an exorbitant price. It should be an easy decision for Christmas or special events to upgrade to Mac 12. Unfortunately, none of that is the case.
I hope we see more real accounts that drown out the fakers so that other malt heads or even newbies aren’t persuaded to get any Mac. I think I’ll only get Classic Cut if at all going forward.
Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃
“Intense shaky shaky” 😂😂 Mark I Love You lol
Wow this Glenfarclas 15 review brings me to your channel, dude your description is accurate and vivid, amazing. Glenfarclas is a Scotch I would be happy to have the whole range in my collection. Love this stuff, sweet sherry, grassy, with wild character. Thank you for the kiss on the bottle.
Good vid and agree w your scores bro.
If I may suggest something… is adding the score as a graphic or paper. I tend to rewatch videos looking for scores when at the store or browsing whisky online stores and it’s easier to fwd and stop video when I see a score haha. I reckon I am not the only feller who does that lol
Thanks buddy. Hmm not a bad idea. I’ll see if it works! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Even better...For Patreons, you can provide a list of scores with whiskys from the past=)
As it turns out, “MacAllan” is Gaelic for “overpriced disappointment”, and they’re really living up to their name. For me it was one bottle and out. Love the GF 15 ✨✨cheers from Norway.
Hi Max, I think the last time I really enjoyed a Mac was Classic Cut 1 and 2. The world is full of better whiskies! How are the Norwegian whiskies coming song?
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle The Norwegian whiskies are coming along just fine, taking its time. The oldest standard bottling now is 10 yo. Most producers are going for quality over quantity, higher abv and natural presentation. Prices are a bit stiff though.
Absolutely spot on review as always.
As good as Glenfarclas 15 is, I find the 43% 17 year old to be deeper and even more seductive.
Fine Oak, Double and Triple Cask bottlings have fallen short of Macallan's Sherry Oak expressions. I will control myself and refrain from commenting on their pricing policies.
I like the 17 as well. I might have compared that with Balvenie 17 a while back: czcams.com/video/XnxOgECTgm0/video.html
It’s hard not to be critical. I hope they figure out the over woody issue that is bugging me. And the pricing is bizarre. I still enjoy the special editions, but things are getting out of hand.
Cheers Lorenz thanks my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃
Glenfarclas 17 is a gem 💎
what better Glenfarclas 15 or Glen Scotia 15?
That’s a tough call! If you’re a sherry cask lover then Farclas 15, but personally I’ve purchased 2 bottles of Glen Scotia 15 and will likely get another before I replace my Glenfarclas 15! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle Thank you!
Wow! A beat down.
A fabulous comparison/review Mark! Glenallachie 15 (the more recent bottling’s) would be a great comparison to these two. Here in the States around $100. 46% non CF and Natural Color. Delightful 15! Totally agree with the Mac15! Prefer Mac12 double wood over the 15. Have a great weekend! Neal! (Yes I need to become a Paetron!) this weekend!
Hi Neal - sounds like I need to re review the Glenallachie 15! I did like the double wood 12 if I recall. You too and thanks for the sentiment either way! Much appreciated.
Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
Interesting review Mark. I've not tried the Macallan 15. I thought it might have been interesting if you did as you suggested, pour it into a tumbler with ice to see if your experience changed.
it’s always great to explore different serving methods. I think you’ll experience an intense grape apricot fruitiness and intense oak with Mac 15 on ice.
I watch where whiskies are headed and I'm thinking Highland Park in the new Macallan. The prices are moving up fast and quality is sliding.
Hey Mark, that looked and sounded painful reviewing the Macallan 15. I have a Mac 12 year Sherry bottle which I paid handsomely for in Ontario and I am scared to open it for the same reason. I have gone through two bottles of GF 15 and they have been absolutely fantastic.
I am scared for you too! Maybe do a sample swap with some buddies. I won’t be buying the 12 again unless just for review purposes.
Cheers buddy🥃🥃🥃🥃
I have an unopened botyleof tge triple Cask 12. After I bought it, the 7 liquor store had Macallan samples in little crappy little plastic shot glasses. I was disappointed. A couple of years later, a friend poured me some he had in an old fashion glass. It was pretty good. I paid 95. It's 120 now. I'd rather buy Arran Sherry Cask or Aberlour A'Bundha. Or even Tomatin 12 or Glenfarclas 12.
@@darkoanton5 I totally agree. Arran Sherry and A'bunadh are solid sherry whiskies and great value compared to any of the Macallan offerings.
Not even close, you get two Glenfarchlas for the prise of the medioker Macallan.
You said it! Cheers🥃🥃🥃
What was the cost on that Macallan15? The Glenfarclas 15 comes home with me for $80. So tough to beat at that cost. Cheers!
$252 after tax! Maybe $240 in AB. $80 is incredible!! Cheers brother🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle Right! Hard not to buy that GF 15!
Yup, the last 1 I bought and still have over half left was $71 all in on sale at Sierra. Those days are gone as it is $104 there.
@@peterwhite507 sad. Good whisky and I wish prices were more stable.
Ontario sees McStevens at 2x the price of Clas15 (115$cad) , the Clas 17 is only 140$cad . . . let me laugh , hard, with you, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA upon lookng at the MacStevens-18 for 600CAD...
Pretty cool how societies are so resourceful and make products like grappa and ricotta from the leftovers of producing other food stuffs.
So cool. Cheers my friend hope you’re having a good summer.🥃🥃🥃🥃
I love your review and your work. I would like to become a financial supporter. What are my options? Oh wait I see you have a Patreon. I will check that out.
Much appreciated, Roy!
Cheers Matey🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
the 12 is 43%, at least my bottle was.
Glenfarclas? Yes, only the 15 is 46%(and the 105 is 60%) cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle my 3 bottles (to be fair the 12 is gone). I believe you mentioned the 12 is 40% at some point in the video thus my comment. Cheers
Oh you’re talking about Macallan? Yes, USA gets 43%. Canada and rest of world gets 40%. If I said Glenfarclas, it was a blunder.
Wood monger’s lol 😂
글렌파클라스 15년은 셰리풍미가 강한가요?
강하지만 맛이 되게 다양하고 그리고 증류 시스템이 조금 달라서 맛이 특이해요. 꼬냑 처럼 열이 증류기 밑에 불로 대워요. 맛 좀 보세요! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃
@@WhiskyWhistle 글파는 12년 한번 마셔봤어요 좀 밍밍 하더라구요
Rex is back lol
$250 and an 82, ouch!
Peter I just revisited it (semi) blind - probably a little too much emotion in that score. Should definitely be 83 or 84.
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