Macallan Edition No 3 70cl 48.3% abv Speyside

Introduction

The Macallan Edition No 3 70cl 48.3% abv Speyside is a great addition to the Scotch whisky market. It has been bottled at 48.3% abv and it has a colour of gold with no chill-filtration or artificial colouring added, making this one of the best bottlings from the distillery!

On the nose, aroma and taste of ripe, sappy fruits with hints of vanilla.

On the nose, aroma and taste of ripe, sappy fruits with hints of vanilla.

This expression is full of sweet fruity aromas and flavours which will delight any whisky drinker who enjoys their drams with a bit more character.

On the palate, Macallan Edition No 3 is sweet with cocoa in the background.

On the palate, The Macallan Edition No 3 is sweet with cocoa in the background. The finish is long and viscous followed by a hint of smoke. This whisky is available from the age of 18 years old and makes for an excellent addition to any collection.

On the finish, spicy with a light sherried oakiness.

The finish is spicy with a light sherried oakiness, ending with vanilla notes and ripe, sappy fruits.

The Macallan Edition 3 48.3% abv carries through the Macallan DNA very well.

The Macallan Edition No 3 is a very good whisky. It carries through the Macallan DNA very well, and it’s one that I would recommend to anyone looking for their first taste of The Macallan range of whiskies.

The tasting notes for this whisky are:

Nose:

Freshly cut grass, marmalade, dried fruits and citrus peel. Water brings out a mineral edge with lingering hints of wood smoke in the background.

Palate: Citrus oils lead into ripe fruits with sweet vanilla coming through at the end. Water releases more subtle flavours such as green fruit, oak and gingerbread with hints of cinnamon on the finish

Conclusion

Overall, the Macallan Edition No.3 is a great whisky that carries through the Macallan DNA very well. It’s sweet, fruity and spicy with a light sherried oakiness on the finish. The whisky is quite complex and has plenty of character but without being overbearing.