A rare independent Macallan bottling from Cadenheads, this Macallan-Glenlivet 18-Year-Old was bottled at an impressive 54.9% ABV. Serge Valentin at WhiskyFun awarded this whisky an astonishing 95 points, one of this highest scoring Macallan expressions on the review site.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Mark Bostock, an integral part of the Mark Littler LTD UK content writing team since 2019, brings a genuine passion for whisky, especially independent bottlings, to his work. His commitment to expanding his knowledge through attending tasting events and building his own collection enriches his contributions, blending expertise with enthusiasm.
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