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Шери-профиль с тёмными сухофруктами, кожей и шоколадом, но алкоголь часто ощущается резким и плохо интегрированным; часть отзывов отмечает, что виски улучшается с водой или после окисления.
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В отзывах виски описывается как шери-выдержанный Speyside с тёмными сухофруктами (изюм, чернослив, финики, вишня), кожей, шоколадом, мокко, орехами и дубом; неоднократно упоминаются пряные, перечные и tannic-ноты, а также сухой, длинный финиш с оттенками кофе, какао и древесины. Ряд отзывов характеризует его как плотный, маслянистый и «шери-бомб» с хорошим балансом сладости и терпкости, тогда как другие называют его тонким, закрытым, слишком кислотным или «плоским», с посредственной бочкой.
Наиболее повторяющаяся тема — заметный, резкий алкоголь: его называют доминирующим, «harsh», «sharp», не интегрированным в тело виски, хотя крепость 57.1% сама по себе не считается чрезмерной. Несколько отзывов отмечают, что с водой, льдом или после окисления/нескольких недель в бутылке виски становится мягче и сбалансированнее. По соотношению цена-качество часть отзывов считает его выгодным и пригодным для повседневного употребления, но не относят к выдающимся или топовым релизам Signatory.
собрано 16/21 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T07:06:13Z · источник evidence
Speyside (M) is quite a step of from what the official M delivers nowadays.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | berries, leather, chocolate, mocha, cherries, clean, soft nuts, light boozy. |
| Вкус | 87 | chocolate, red fruit, nuts, leather, bit of oak, pepper. |
| Финиш | 86 | light oak, nuts, chocolate, mocha, coffee, bit of pepper. |
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Wonderful
Tasting at the Michel Reick Festival in Peiting, July 4, 2026
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Classic sherry and Macallan notes, very pleasant notes, but the alcohol is quite harsh |
| Вкус | 85 | Spicy, dried fruits, alcohol kick |
| Финиш | 85 | Pepper, dry, spicy, medium long |
A raw M... to awaken the taste buds: Rancio nose, with berries, soaked raisins, and walnuts The mouth warms, the alcohol is noticeable, opening up, oxidation to be expected, otherwise it's peppery, woody, bitter on the almond shell; then oak, crushed walnut, softer, cooked fruit on the berry, redcurrant and date Woody finish, nuts, toasty and cocoa notes return, but the alcohol is noticeable, the peppery spices linger.
aroma: delicate, prunes taste: rougher, oily, dried fruit A flatter taste, but something bothers me, especially towards the end. It didn't appeal to me
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
This one didn't get a particularly good cask. It's too thin, the sherry is flat and closed, and too acidic for my taste. The flavor is quite pleasant when diluted, but it can't even compete with some regular 100 proof whiskies (without the "exceptional" designation). Price-wise, at under €100 for a 17-year-old Macallan, it's very fair, but €95 is simply too much in terms of taste. It'll probably just sit on the shelf until it goes on sale.
Tasting as a sample; the rating is without water. Without water: The alcohol is too dominant for my taste. Overall, the whisky comes across as intense, quite sharp, and spicy. When tasting with water, the alcohol recedes somewhat, but the sharp notes remain, making it more palatable overall. Will I open the large bottle? Yes. Will I buy a second large bottle? No.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Tasting without water: The alcohol is somewhat dominant, initially pushing the sherry notes out of the glass; leather, dark berries, dark chocolate, and spicy wood notes follow. Tasting with water: The alcoholic notes stay put, while the sweet notes come to the fore. |
| Вкус | 88 | The alcohol dominates initially. Sharp spices come first, followed by dark chocolate, red fruits, leather, and a hint of oak. Overall, a distinctive profile. With water: Still an intense body, pepper appears at the beginning, then dry, bitter notes, followed by dark chocolate and some red fruits. |
| Финиш | 88 | A pleasant finish with notes of oak, chocolate, coffee and spicy-hot notes that linger on the tongue. |
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
In its basic character, this whisky is right up my alley: dark sherry fruit, dry tannins, a pleasantly oily texture, and a long finish without cloying sweetness. The 57.1% ABV is by no means too high for me. The problem isn't the alcohol strength itself, but rather that the alcohol stands out aromatically alongside the whisky instead of blending seamlessly into it. This is all the more surprising because the 57.1% ABV is probably not the natural cask strength at all. The 100-Proof series is bottled uniformly at precisely this strength; so it seems that some water has already been used to mediate diplomatically. Nevertheless, the alcohol apparently abandoned the peace negotiations prematurely. For its price, this remains a very good, robust sherry whisky and certainly an above-average dram for everyday enjoyment. However, in my assessment, it must be distinguished from the truly outstanding Signatory Single Casks. And there, it lacks the added complexity, the cohesive balance, and above all, the better integration of the alcohol. The fact that it matured for 17 years, a similar length of time to some significantly more expensive single casks, ultimately demonstrates that simply letting whisky age doesn't automatically lead to top performance. Cask quality, cask development, and the selection and combination of casks are crucial. Here you get a lot of whisky for your money – but not quite top-class.
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| Нос | 85 | Surprisingly restrained for a 17-year-old, heavily sherry-influenced Speyside whisky. You have to listen closely to the glass, even though you'd rather smell it. As a result, the alcohol is more noticeable than would be desirable in a whisky of this type. Behind this lie the expected sherry notes: dark raisins, dried plums, and almost plum compote. There's a pleasant dryness and a hint of molasses in the background. It's all quite harmonious, but the great aromatic treasure trove remains untouched. For a supposed Macallan of this age, the nose seems rather limited – to put it kindly. Less kindly, one could also say: there was definitely room in the glass for a few more aromas. |
| Вкус | 86 | On the palate, it thankfully awakens. The texture is pleasantly oily, and the sherry profile opens up much more intensely. Dried plums give way to dark raisins, followed by the cask notes and tannins. These provide a slight bitterness, while at the same time the alcohol decides it no longer wants to be a mere silent companion. Initially, the spiciness stimulates salivation, making the whisky pleasantly creamy and temporarily milder. This is accompanied by a hint of chocolate and a touch of sweetness. I like that. However, with each subsequent sip, it becomes increasingly clear that the supposed pepper and chili spice is, in reality, primarily one thing: alcohol with a rather assertive presence. By the fourth sip, after holding it in my mouth a little longer, I gradually felt my tongue deserved some compensation for its participation in the tasting. The tannins were also quite noticeable, leaving a slight roughening sensation on the inside of my cheeks. So there was definitely a mouthfeel here – perhaps just a bit more literal than intended. |
| Финиш | 87 | The finish is long, dry, and distinctly characterized by cask bitterness and tannins. I particularly enjoy the dryness. With sweet whiskies, I'm often left with a sticky, popcorn-like aftertaste that almost makes me want a sip of water. Here, however, I can let the whisky linger without it becoming unpleasantly sweet or thirst-inducing. The finish is long, dry, and characterized by cask bitterness and tannins. I particularly enjoy this dryness. With sweet whiskies, I'm often left with a sticky, popcorn-like aftertaste that immediately makes me crave water. You drink whisky and then get thirsty – hardly a convincing business model. This one does it better. Thanks to its dryness, you can let the finish linger without feeling the need to rinse your mouth immediately. That's great. Unfortunately, along with the pleasant dryness, the alcoholic heat also lingers for a long time. So the whisky doesn't make a quiet exit, but rather, as you leave, it hits the door with a pepper shaker and chili grinder. |
Nicely balanced whisky, sweet yet slightly tart
gets much better with a small ice cube, otherwise its too sharp
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
This is great value and a “proper” MacA: so good I bought a 2nd bottle as the 1st is disappearing fast! My every day ‘goto’ dram.
Very nice, sweet sherry bomb, yummy.. definitely better then #13. Will see if 18y is on the way....
A very enjoyable, mature sherried Scotch with good complexity and a particularly appealing palate. It has plenty of raisin, dates, dark fruit and varnish, but it stops short of being truly exceptional. Delightful whisky, though not quite at the level the Macallan association might make you hope for. I think there are better in the Signatory range.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Raisins, dates and ripe plum, with varnish, floor polish and polished old wood. There’s also an earthy, herbal undertone — something between dried herbs, tobacco leaf and damp earth. |
| Вкус | 86 | Honey and grapefruit up front, then earthy, then caramel and dark chocolate. Enough richness to balance the drier citrus and cocoa notes. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium length and very pleasing, with lingering caramel, dark chocolate and earthy notes, followed by a light black-pepper spice and a touch of bitter citrus. |
This is one of the 2 Macallan Sherry Bombs, the other being the Signatory 18yr old. This one is an beautiful balance between sweet sherry taste, but still preserving the taste of the underlying Scotch. WELL BALANCED. Really nice old fashioned. Different taste, different flavor notes compared to the other Sherry Bomb Signatory (18yrs). This is perhaps sl lighter than the 18yr old. Like a very much lighter Harvey’s Bristol Cream—-has that light flavor as an underlying/woven in taste; not unpleasant, actually quite surprisingly and refreshingly integrated. Not chill filtered, so does become cloudy when mixed with ice.
The neck pour didn't impress me at all. Despite any sign of sulphur the cask seems to be not the best one. But a few weeks of oxidizing helps this whisky a lot, bringing mainly the taste into balance. Could be recommended under €80.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | dark, syrupy, definitely on a sweet side. At the same time no signs of sulphur, but the whisky is dense and heavy. Dark honey, molasses, sweet tropical flowers, dates, caramelized cherry. A drop of sourness - pomegranate or sour cherry juice. Slightly spirity. |
| Вкус | 87 | starts with heavy sweetness and an explosion of spices (chili, cinnamon). Then turns to the exotic wood (cedar, sandal), umami, soy sauce, mushroom notes. With water less spices and sweetness. |
| Финиш | 87 | long, tart and woody with balsamic notes, caramel and spices |
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