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Originally Posted by Komskies
Any Macallan fans? What are you opinions on the no age statement switch? Is Macallan gold still a good scotch or is Macallan sacrificing quality for quantity?
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Not really a fan of the switch, but they needed to do it in order to keep up with demand.
The Macallan 12 (Sherry Oak) was the first single malt whisky I learned to drink, so it's one that I'm fond of. With the new new line, the equivalent in balance, colour, and taste would be between the Amber and Sienna. The entry level gold, while still drinkable, doesn't stand out compared to anything at it's price point, and is a Macallan in name only.
Unfortunately, for the Macallan experience, you'll have to shell out at least for the amber, or try one of their fine oak series. At the top end though, they are still producing the 25 and 30 Sherry oaks, but though are extraordinarily expensive
My 2 cents
LChoy