The Macallan Single Malt Whisky

Macallan Gold

The Macallan

Highlands · United Kingdom

3.1
★★★

6 ratings

Bottle Information

ABV
40%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
The Macallan
Bottling Year
2016

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Recent history

Lowest Price:£35.00(2026-04-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Blimey, this dram’s got a lovely waft of honied vapour right off 🍯 Peat’s there but it’s gentle, like a damp ember rather than a bonfire. Palate’s all oily oak, vanila and a proper dark toffe note — almost treacle. Bit of dried fig, soft spice, maybe nutmeg? Finish is warm and lazy, leathery with a whisper of seasalt. Cracking stuff for a dreich evening 👍🥃

2#2

Right, so this one’s got a lovely 🔥 smoky kick at first, but then you get this sweet, almost caramel-like thing coming through. Bit of dried fruit maybe? A hint of 🍊 or something. Quite smooth on the swallow, v.good. Really warms you up on a chilly evening. 😋

3#3

This whisky's got a real cozy vibe, like sippin' by the fireplace. 🍯 Smells all honeyed and vanilla-ish, with a touch of citrus zest that's dead nice. Tastes kinda spicy and smoky, but smooth as anything. 😋 There's a bit of oak and fruity notes lingerin' – proper lush, mate!

4#4

Proper good whisky this! 🔥 Got a lovely smoky, peaty character. Sweet notes of honey and vanilla blend in. 🍯🍦 Hints of caramel and fruit, with a warm spicy, woody finish. 🌶️🪵 First sip: smoke and peat hit ya. 🔥🌿 Then it mellows into honey and vanilla. 🍯🍦 Finish: a bit of spice and wood. 🌶️🪵

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