Cisco Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, BRAC said: Don't know about that. We got the 43%abv version here in Alberta as well. It's hard to find info on this...it appears that 40% is standard for UK and Canada...QC, BC, ON seem to have 40%...All I could find was on WhiskyNotes...perhaps AB sources form the US? 'Originally a US exclusive, Macallan Double Cask is now available in Europe as well. Like the 12 Year Old Sherry Oak, it is a vatting of American and European Oak sherry seasoned casks, albeit with a higher proportion of American oak (supposedly around 50:50). It’s bottled at 40% – apparently they went for 43% in the US." Louich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAC Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, Cisco said: It's hard to find info on this...it appears that 40% is standard for UK and Canada...QC, BC, ON seem to have 40%...All I could find was on WhiskyNotes... 'Originally a US exclusive, Macallan Double Cask is now available in Europe as well. Like the 12 Year Old Sherry Oak, it is a vatting of American and European Oak sherry seasoned casks, albeit with a higher proportion of American oak (supposedly around 50:50). It’s bottled at 40% – apparently they went for 43% in the US." Hmmm interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hog Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Very pleased to have taken reception of these two bottles today. Louich, oscuro, Hubba and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRum Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 After dinner dram... Quite good. It is smooth and fruity and I can taste some oakiness in it. Missing the smokiness I have been liking in the Bowmore offerings I have sampled, but would not turn this away... Cheers!Sent using TapaTalk mcicvara, Rye, Craftsman and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 5 hours ago, Cisco said: It's hard to find info on this...it appears that 40% is standard for UK and Canada...QC, BC, ON seem to have 40%...All I could find was on WhiskyNotes...perhaps AB sources form the US? 'Originally a US exclusive, Macallan Double Cask is now available in Europe as well. Like the 12 Year Old Sherry Oak, it is a vatting of American and European Oak sherry seasoned casks, albeit with a higher proportion of American oak (supposedly around 50:50). It’s bottled at 40% – apparently they went for 43% in the US." I would be very surprised if they used as much Euro casks as American cask. Also, what exactly does "sherry seasoned" mean? It is entirely possible that Macallan sent the casks over to the sherry producers in Spain to rinse the casks for a couple weeks in sherry and then just dump the liquid. I wonder if they are all toasted as the rule for sherry as opposed to scorched and burned for bourbon, and what the ratio is. Will crack my bottle soon and taste for myself. Not so happy with 40%, chill filtration and coloring. Would have liked 46%, non-CF, and natural color....but its a relatively affordable age statement Macallan bottle in Canada so that's good. Sam92 and Craftsman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisco Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Yeah, it like, for those of you that went through it, the new Coke vs Coke Classic. We're just happy to have an age statement back after years of that NAS crap, that we overlook the flaws. ....Great marketing if you ask me. The bell rings and we come running. Fatso and Sam92 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAC Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 14 minutes ago, Fatso said: I would be very surprised if they used as much Euro casks as American cask. Also, what exactly does "sherry seasoned" mean? It is entirely possible that Macallan sent the casks over to the sherry producers in Spain to rinse the casks for a couple weeks in sherry and then just dump the liquid. I wonder if they are all toasted as the rule for sherry as opposed to scorched and burned for bourbon, and what the ratio is. Will crack my bottle soon and taste for myself. Not so happy with 40%, chill filtration and coloring. Would have liked 46%, non-CF, and natural color....but its a relatively affordable age statement Macallan bottle in Canada so that's good. 40% abv and chill filtered yes, but coloured no. Macallan doesn't use colouring and they point to that fact every chance they get. Louich, Boss Hog and Cisco 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 34 minutes ago, BRAC said: 40% abv and chill filtered yes, but coloured no. Macallan doesn't use colouring and they point to that fact every chance they get. I see it now. It wasn't emphasized on front of packaging as most do. It was in the second paragraph on the back of the box. Strange place to advertise that fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craftsman Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I would be very surprised if they used as much Euro casks as American cask. Also, what exactly does "sherry seasoned" mean? It is entirely possible that Macallan sent the casks over to the sherry producers in Spain to rinse the casks for a couple weeks in sherry and then just dump the liquid. I wonder if they are all toasted as the rule for sherry as opposed to scorched and burned for bourbon, and what the ratio is. Will crack my bottle soon and taste for myself. Not so happy with 40%, chill filtration and coloring. Would have liked 46%, non-CF, and natural color....but its a relatively affordable age statement Macallan bottle in Canada so that's good. Eight months in sherry casks and they use the sherry three times to season casks before they send it to their vinegar factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 9 hours ago, Craftsman said: Eight months in sherry casks and they use the sherry three times to season casks before they send it to their vinegar factory. Is that written on the back of the box? I heard/read somewhere (I believe it may have been an official Macallan video...I will search for it) that it is 2 years of drying and seasoning for the oloroso sherry casks. Any idea if all casks are first fill or only a very select handful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMTL Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Just picked up a few bottlesSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk surreypuffer, Fatso, nSous and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Holy crap!!! Makes my haul look like a pittance. I'm still happy though! mcicvara, Rye, Nick_O and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMTL Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That's a great haul how's the lagavulin 8 I love the 16Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 23 minutes ago, EliasMTL said: That's a great haul how's the lagavulin 8 I love the 16 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Excellent! Hotter and more robust, but very similar and a nice collectors bottle too. (Not to mention $20 cheaper...) Nick_O, EliasMTL and Louich 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAC Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Holy shit guys! Crazy hauls. I have a hard time buying more than 1 of anything. I like variety. Lol Nick_O and Louich 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 28 minutes ago, BRAC said: Holy shit guys! Crazy hauls. I have a hard time buying more than 1 of anything. I like variety. Lol one, three, 12...its all good! EliasMTL, Rusty Nail and BRAC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 It's getting so that you need to buy in bulk when the deals are there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, Frodo said: It's getting so that you need to buy in bulk when the deals are there... Yep. Limited availability (notice I did not say production) mixed with Gov't monopoly killing any possibility of competition and free market, Rare return stocking of bottles and exorbitant pricing. When there is a deal, BUY!!! Louich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louich Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Thing is, if the gvt would break the monopoly the price would be even worse... 3 springbanks local barley!! Now your abusing!! LolSent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Fatso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louich Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Just picked up a few bottlesSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Dude ! Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Fatso and EliasMTL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louich Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 As for the Laga 8. At 100 I'd buy one for the collection but 20 bucks for 8 more years is a no brainer IMO?Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMTL Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 As for the Laga 8. At 100 I'd buy one for the collection but 20 bucks for 8 more years is a no brainer IMO?Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Makes sense but I guess it's a just a question of personal preference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMTL Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nick_O, Sam92, surreypuffer and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louich Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk A gift ? IP ? Tell me they did not put this in a shelf without me noticing...Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louich Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Makes sense but I guess it's a just a question of personal preference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yep. It is all that matters. It is just an impossible call to detemine the pricing of bottles. Last lagavulin 12 ys cs I boight costed 112 bucks and now they are more expensive that the DE at 150ish (Which I bought lots of at 99 when I Started in the scotch world)Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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