The MacAllan - The Whiskey Roundup

The MacAllan 12 - Photo Credit
Alan Walker via Deposit Photos

Sundays are for Scotch. The MacAllan 12 was my gateway Scotch, so today for Day 6 of 25 Days of Whiskey, I am dedicating the Whiskey Roundup to the storied House of MacAllan.

I had never heard of MacAllan Week until today. That's a pretty cool idea if you ask me. When it comes to offerings and variety, The MacAllan has a lot to offer.

Just a little reminder that #macallanweek is coming up soon!

The @the_macallan #rarecask 2018 batch 3 (the highest rated of the series on @whiskybase ) will be one of 8 bottles I am opening and reviewing to see whether modern #macallan stands up to scru… https://t.co/N8udfbEh8s pic.twitter.com/g6aowlCXHs

— PoshScotch (@PoshScotch) December 2, 2020

The MacAllan also offers a variety of rare bottles, some as much as 50 years old. I doubt I'll see any of these in my lifetime, but it's nice to see what's out there.  

MACALLAN SIRIUS - 26-YEAR-OLD

Exceptional bottling of an ultra-rare Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Strictly limited edition of 690 bottles exclusively reserved for the Ultimate Whisky Collectorhttps://t.co/lvb4W1Peao@The_Macallan#macallan #whisky #singlemalt #scotch #whiskey pic.twitter.com/wbHnKZB4DB

— Whisky kingdom (@Whisky_Kingdom) December 3, 2020

When I was first introduced to The MacAllan, it was it at Richard's Liquors in Kingwood, TX. I was looking for a Christmas gift for my newly minted step dad. I worked at the Starbucks next store to Richard's and had become friendly with a few of the people who worked there. I was told that The MacAllan was the barometer by which all other Scotches are compared. That was enough for me.  

Repost : @firewaterxo

Recognized and admired by the entire sophisticated world of connoisseurs, Macallan remains the expression of single malts that can be judged before all; this unparalleled reputation has been built by the masters of wood.
.#macallan #macallanwhisky pic.twitter.com/gfwCQmCaTa

— Elite Spirits (@EliteSpiritsDel) November 27, 2020

This is incredibly cool. Scotch being a traditionally Scottish liquor, enjoyed the world over, I like to see a special variety made just for Londoners. 

INTRODUCING THE MACALLAN LONDON

A unique limited edition single malt whisky providing a sensorial journey through one of the world’s greatest capital cities. ⁠
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Available Nowhttps://t.co/lSyicH4MF8
⁠@The_Macallan

⁠#macallan #singlemalt #whisky #scotch pic.twitter.com/wGZQYyCHke

— Whisky kingdom (@Whisky_Kingdom) December 3, 2020

Whiskey Roundup - Peated Whiskey

This week, the Whiskey Roundup is all about peated whiskey. I took to Twitter to find my favorite articles about peated whiskey, and was surprised how few I found that were recent, that is to say in the last few months. Let's dive in and explore!

Peated Whiskey

I can't speak for the hagis, but this does sound delicious. Some nights, a good peated whiskey is all you need to finish it off proper. 

#Peated @GlenScotiaMalts and #Haggis:

A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN 😍#HaggisOverDose #Stonehaven #BurnsNight2019 pic.twitter.com/vncx2eWwgZ

— Ibon Mendiguren (@Ibon_Mendiguren) January 26, 2019

Two of my favorite Scotch whiskys are the Laphroaig 10 and the Laphroaig 15. I have heard tales of the quarter cask, but have never seen it in the wild, much less tasted it. This solidifies my need to find a bottle and bring it home as mine. 

Today has been a great day for whisky, first had a very enjoyable chat with the @CircusWhisky crew and now just about to crack this @Laphroaig with @newdramdrinker & the #CertifiedOriginals #whisky #SundaySup #Peated pic.twitter.com/G9CXQZRJqv

— Whisky And Warhammer (@DramofWar) August 9, 2020

I've only ever had a sample of the Glen Moray Scotch, but I assure you it was delicious. It is one of the bottles where some day I will have the means and I will someday bring it home. 

Bought a bottle of @GlenMorayDist #Peated #Whisky for a friends 60th #Birthday Im sure she will enjoy #Scotch #Elgin #GlenMoray pic.twitter.com/ouNfxB8AZw

— Moray Firth Tours (@MorayTours) October 7, 2017

The Glen Dronach is one of  my favorite scotch whiskys. Sherry finished casks are some of the smoothest I have found out there. So, now knowing that is a peated bottle of The Glen Dronach out there, the hunt is on.

Thank you @Celticwhiskey for excellent customer service and getting this shipped out to me double quick!#glendronach #peated #scotch #whisky pic.twitter.com/JOCPKqnphX

— Causewaycoastwhiskeyreviews (@Causewaywhiskey) March 22, 2018

A couple of things about this caught my eye. I had no idea that there were peated English whiskeys out there. That alone is enough to make me want to try it. But then also that someone had the chance to pick a barrel and then have the bottle delivered makes it all the more exciting.  

Can’t beat the feeling of having a whisky you chose and bottled yourself sat on your desk! #whisky #englishwhisky #peated #norfolk #harveynichols #singlemalt #LimitedEdition #singlecask pic.twitter.com/XWZHyQxQwL

— Nick (@NRGBell) January 9, 2020

Whiskey Roundup - Scotch

This week, The Whiskey Roundup is all about Scotch. I searched Twitter with #scotch. I found a lot of great posts to share! We're going to look at  everything from scotch reviews and new releases to first scotches to sherry cask finished scotches.

Let's dive in to the Roundup!

Dewar's was the first Scotch I ever tried back in college. Back then, it was the White Label. My tastes have come a long way since then.
 

A #luxurywhisky deserves a #luxurychocolate – our @dewars 18 goes perfectly with this 70% chocolate from #VirungaNationalPark in DR Congo. The richness of the chocolate brings added refinement to the smooth almond & butterscotch of this #whisky #homeofdewars #itsdramtime pic.twitter.com/KGOtarRfbY

— Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery (@DewarsAberfeldy) May 9, 2018

That's a fine bottle. I bought the same for a friend recently. Can't wait to sit down and share it with him. Maybe with a nice cigar too!

After dinner #relaxation #cigars #scotch #whisky #music #botl #sotl 🥃🍂💨💨 pic.twitter.com/Qxposfy2Co

— Vincent Di Virgilio (@VIPvinnyD) June 24, 2020

 New whiskey and scotch releases are exciting. It's always great to have a source to go to let you know all about the new releases that are coming out. 

https://t.co/lvzgleXB0b New and upcoming whisky releases: Ardbeg 2000 single cask, Glenmorangie Malaga Cask, Craigellachie 1995 and more... @Ardbeg @TheGlenmorangie #scotch #whisky pic.twitter.com/ypOAfR1AOM

— WhiskyNotes (Ruben) (@WhiskyNotes) June 27, 2020

I'm a big fan of tasting notes and reviews, especially when they are showcasing special cask projects and special releases!

Quick Fire Whisky Tasting Notes: @GlenMorayDist Madeira Cask Project: https://t.co/HY7us3XdfW @GlenMorayIain #scotch #whisky #review pic.twitter.com/MoK3AgJy9k

— Steve Rush 🥃 (@TheWhiskyWire) June 27, 2020

#NEW #SCOTCH! Edradour 10 Year Old 2020 UCF - CASK #117

Sherried scotches are my favorite scotch expressions. I'm always looking for a new one to try.  

The latest bottle of sherried loveliness. A firm whisky staple at TWB and favourite of our customers.

Buy online now at #TheWhiskyBarrel.com - https://t.co/0fFoyAX6YZ pic.twitter.com/NGdRZDq9TN

— The Whisky Barrel (@WhiskyBarrel) June 26, 2020

 The more I look in to the world of scotch, the more I realize that my scotch knowledge is limited. There are distilleries I've never heard of releasing bottles I've never ever dreamed. I can't wait to continue my journey through the world of scotch!

https://t.co/s9gWTjDk88 Undisclosed Orkney 2000, rather muscular and high quality. One of the latest bottlings from Le Gus't #scotch #whisky pic.twitter.com/dgWuyU30VD

— WhiskyNotes (Ruben) (@WhiskyNotes) June 26, 2020

Slainte! 

Current Whiskey Inventory

I don't know about you, but I like to keep track of my current whiskey inventory. I get some flack for the amount that I have on hand, and I want to make sure I don't double up on anything. It's also a good way to keep track of whether you have tried something or not.

What is in your current whiskey inventory?

Current Whiskey Inventory

Bourbons

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

1835 Bourbon Whiskey

Jim Beam Repeal Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Bulleit 10 Year Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Bulleit Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Bulleit Blenders Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Weller Special Reserve The Original Wheated Bourbon

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Garrison Brothers TX Straight Bourbon Whiskey

TX Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Small Batch

Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Evan Williams BIB Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Four Roses Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Hickory Hill Single Barrell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Col EH Taylor Small Batch BIB Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Rye

Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey

Bulleit Rye Whiskey

Bulleit 12 Year Rye Whiskey

Balcones TX Rye 100 Proof Whiskey

Whiskey

Clyde Mayes Alabama Style Whiskey

Mellow Corn Straight Corn Kentucky Whiskey BIB

Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whiskey

Crown Royal Black Blended Canadian Whiskey

TX Blended Whiskey

Suntory Whisky Toki

The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Scotch

Glen Moray Single Malt Scotch

Glenmorangie Highlands Single Malt Scotch

The MacAllan 12 Single Malt Scotch

Oban 14 Single Malt West Highland Scotch

Glendronach 12 Highland Single Malt

Laphroaig 10 Islay Single Malt

Laphroaig 15 Islay Single Malt

Johnnie Walker Wine Cask Blend

Johnnie Walker Black Label

Scotch Week

To kick off the New Year, I am going to be doing another new series! I like doing these series because it is a great opportunity to explore new whiskies.

Scotch Week

I'm excited to announce Scotch Week! Follow along on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! I'll be doing daily Scotch posts and may even dive into a whiskey review or two. I was tempted to include some Scotch blends, but in the end I decided to stick to all single malt Scotches.

It all starts on Sunday!

For those of you out there not following along on social media, be sure to follow to see the daily posts!

Instagram: @thewhiskeytapes
Twitter: @tapeswhiskey
Facebook: @thewhiskeytapes

Here is what I'll be featuring next week on Scotch Week!

1. The MacAllan 12
2. Glen Moray
3. Glenmorangie Original
4. Laphroaig 10
5. The GlenDronach 12
6. Oban 14
7. Laphroaig 15

Whiskey Roundup 02/24/19 to 03/02/19

Every Saturday I go through Twitter with #whiskey and roundup my favorite whiskey articles! These are may favorites for this week!

I'm always excited to see distilleries come out with new whiskey expressions, like this new bourbon from Coopers' Craft

Coopers' Craft launches new bourbon expression: https://t.co/JKkEBsnkDr #bourbon #whisky #whiskey pic.twitter.com/NzI03TTaLV

— The Whisky Business (@TheWhiskyBiz) March 2, 2019

Whenever I see a new whiskey review, I try to make it a point to either read it right then, or bookmark it for later. I've been really in to the Johnnie Walker Wine Cask Blend lately. If this one from Tipp Distillery is anything like it, I just might have to track down a bottle.

Had a blast with my final #dram of the @TippDistillery Red Wine Cask Finish; red liquorice, strong breakfast tea, raspberries, spicy toffee and cherries on a stunning palate, read my full review below of this stunning #Whiskey. https://t.co/XWRDRLq3Fz pic.twitter.com/YGW5LRVI90

— somewhiskybloke (@somewhiskybloke) March 1, 2019

Just like whiskey reviews, interviews with whiskey insiders are very informative. These are always a must read for me.

Our 93rd Whisky Insiders Interview: David DeFazio, Founder of Wyoming Whiskey: https://t.co/OukW32EcG8 @WyoWhiskey #whisky #whiskey #theoriginalwhiskyinsidersinterviews pic.twitter.com/EkpTLzvCzO

— Steve Rush 🥃 (@TheWhiskyWire) March 2, 2019

Well, you already know that I like look at whiskey reviews. This one is for a Scotch Whiskey, a world I haven't explored quite as much as the whiskey and bourbon worlds. Reviews are a great way to learn about new products and expand your knowledge, and then as a result, expand your collection!

Always a good day for a great #whisky https://t.co/PSAS7ZnonA - #whiskey, #luxury

— Boston Luxury (@BostonLuxForYou) March 2, 2019