7,000+ Whiskey Database
Liquor
Macaloney TWA Cask – Islay (Caol Ila & Bunnahabhain) Scottish malt whisky
Type
ABV
46%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Peat and smoke, salty sea air hinting at medicinal iodine, sweet chocolate and dark fruit. Very subtle grass or hay.
Taste
Cinnamon and cloves and dried fruit.
Finish
Sweet, salty and spicess.
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MacDuff 1992 – 21 , Douglas Laing Old Particular
Type
ABV
41.9%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Floral, citrus as well, oranges, peach and honey. Fresh nose.
Taste
Full body, creamy mouthfeel, not too much pepper. Fruity, orange and peach. some honey sweetness.
Finish
Still full of taste, but a little pickering now. Sweet, peach and honey. Middle long finish.
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Macduff 2000 Jack Wiebers Old Mining Collection
Type
ABV
59%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Wood, plum, strawberry, peach pie, lime zest, nutmeg
Taste
Ginger, cinnamon, pistachio, clay, peanut butter
Finish
Strawberry, popcorn, brine, wasabi peas, Sprite, sand, sulphur
Nose
Apples, pears, sweet limes
Taste
Sweet and honeyed
Finish
Sweet and long
Nose
Citrus notes with a background of peat and a puff of smoke immediately apparent.
Taste
A robust dram with the typical orchard fruits of Arran coming to the fore over a layer of toasted brioche and red berries.
Finish
Long lasting, creamy vanilla and coconut notes from the bourbon cask.
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Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt (Shackleton Replica)
Type
ABV
47.3%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Very sharp and stays that way quite a long time. Delicate fruits with vibrant and very dry oak and ginger. Fruits turn into berries with a fresh, salty air breeze on the back.
Taste
Dryness is strong again, with some sugary notes. Dry and bitter lingonberries along with sweet marmalade and cinnamon. Wee smoke in the background
Finish
Remains dry and sweet. Bit of spices as well but the finish is way too quick
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Mackinlay’s Shackleton
Type
ABV
40%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Golden Grahams and crunchy brown sugar. A hint of cinnamon-dusted malt.
Taste
Juicy apple and orange, with contained honey richness.
Finish
Lingering butterscotch and waxy orange.
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Mackinlay’s Shackleton Blended Malt
Type
ABV
40%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Golden Grahams and crunchy brown sugar. A hint of cinnamon-dusted malt.
Taste
Juicy apple and orange, with contained honey richness.
Finish
Lingering butterscotch and waxy orange.
Liquor
Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt (both limited editions)
Type
ABV
47.3%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Ginger and Muscavado sugar with wisps of smoke, pencil shavings, lime marmalade, scratched old leather and cinnamon spice
Taste
Lightly peaty with gentle smoke, dry oak and bursts of creamy caramel and nutty pecan pie
Finish
Dry bonfire smoke lingers
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Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt Discovery edition
Type
ABV
47.3%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Lemony, some mustiness
Taste
Dry bourbon style emerges with some coastal notes
Finish
Medium
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Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt Journey edition
Type
ABV
47.3%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Very dry oak and ginger. Fruits turn into berries with a fresh, salty air breeze
Taste
sweet marmalade and cinnamon and smoke in the background
Finish
Dry and sweet.
Liquor
Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky
Type
ABV
47.3%
Region
Distiller
Nose
Ginger and Muscavado sugar with wisps of smoke, pencil shavings, lime marmalade, scratched old leather and cinnamon spice
Taste
Lightly peaty with gentle smoke, dry oak and bursts of creamy caramel and nutty pecan pie
Finish
Dry bonfire smoke lingers