SV: [MM-MALTS-L] Macallan 12yo Gran Reserva (45.6%, OB)

[Markvardsen, Martin]

Hi Ho-Cheng
 
I agree, the 12 yo Grand Reserva is simply fantastic, i just used it in 4 Macallan tasting, and the respons was great. 
 
Martin Markvardsen
Brand Ambassador
Edrington Brands
 
 
 
I attend the launch party of the new Macallan 12yo Gran Reserva today. Great stuff, I wonder if they send this one in the MM award. (But I noticed from Serge's photo that there is a purple one among the empty bottles.)  It is said to be non-chill-filtered and no caramel. And of course coming from first fill sherry butt.  RSP at NTD1,600, (USD$50.-) 
 
The new Gran Reserva is only reserved for Taiwan and Japan at the first year, not sure if they'll launch this product in other countries next year.
 
Here is my tasting note:
 
Macallan 12yo Gran Reserva (45.6%,OB, 2007)
Color: Black amber. Very oil. 
Nose: Toffee, black chocolate orange. Light smokiness. Roast malt, honey, dilute get more oak and woodiness, also more citrus.
Palate: Medium heavy body, rounded yet powerful, finished long.  Lot's orange, malty note.  A little bit tannin feel attach the mouth.  
Comment: 92 points. Great Stuff, reminds you the good days of Macallan.  
 
 
Ho-cheng

 
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Ho-cheng Yao

Certified Malt Maniac
Keeper of the Quaich
Single Malt Ambassador 



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Ho-cheng Yao

Certified Malt Maniac
Keeper of the Quaich
Single Malt Ambassador 
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