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Отзывы о Macallan Edition No. 3 расходятся: часть описывает его как простой, но сбалансированный и сливочный виски с шерри-нотами, тогда как другие считают его заурядным, с серными и горькими древесными оттенками. Общего консенсуса по вкусу в текстах не прослеживается.
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В отзывах Macallan Edition No. 3 описывается по-разному. Одни называют его довольно простым и несложным, но в целом хорошо сбалансированным и гладким, сливочным, с шерри-профилем и сладкими фруктово-пряными нотами (фруктовый торт, ваниль, апельсин, сухофрукты, корица, имбирь), а финиш — от среднего до длинного, сладкий и фруктовый, иногда с лёгкой древесной или горьковато-вяжущей нотой. Другие отзывы более критичны: его называют самым слабым в серии Edition, горячим на вкусе и финише, недостаточно сложным и несбалансированным, заурядным современным шерри-виски без интересных оттенков, с заметной серной нотой и горькими древесными тонами; отдельно отмечается, что «лимитированный» выпуск в 250 000 бутылок воспринимается как массовый продукт.
Также встречаются замечания о том, что аромат содержит тоффи, мёд, засахаренные ягоды, апельсиновую цедру и крем-брюле, но при этом относительно прост; во вкусе — разбавленные сушёные ягоды, кленовый сироп и мёд, а алкоголь быстро усиливается и маскирует развитие вкуса, хотя серу всё ещё можно уловить. Некоторые отмечают изменение виски в бутылке со временем (серность то появляется, то нет), а также что он кажется моложе и «слабее» по сравнению с предыдущим выпуском серии.
собрано 32/53 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T05:12:01Z · источник evidence
Worst of the Edition Series so far. Very hot on the palate and finish, not overly complex and lacking balance.
I echo hs305's remarks exactly really apart from the sulphur (I am not so sensitive to it and am a sucker for meaty/leathery sulphur out of the stills like in longrow) Otherwise this is a vastly unimpressive modern sherry whisky. Plain and boring. Not "limited" in any sense of the word with 250,000 bottles
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Quite a simple and uncomplicated whisky, slightly sloppy, but overall well balanced and smooth.
A very nice, creamy whisky.
[June, 2019] So far I did not like the Macallan releases of the last years (I had too many excellent old Macallan before that all played in the Malt Champions League) but I keep on trying... ...and this is another blank. It is slightly spoiled with sulphur but even without the devil's ingredient this dram is completely unimpressive. It owns a simple modern sherry profile without any interesting flavours (to my taste buds only) that I call sub-standard even when compared to other modern style sherried drams. To be honest, I would not buy a bottle regardless of how low the price is (why should I drink something I do not enjoy?)... By the way, what a great joke: A limited release of 250.000 (!) bottles - this is more than the annual output of smaller distilleries. Do they really think customers are THAT stupid? Macallan degraded to an ordinary mass product (sold at luxury prices)...
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| Нос | 78 | The colour is deep gold and the nose offers a minor sulphurous modern sherry profile without any interesting aromas to detect. This is a sub-standard nose - most other modern sherried whiskies provide a much better nosing experience, not to mention the old stuff. This is not even a shadow of the old Macallan nose... |
| Вкус | 80 | The taste is about the same - modern unimpressive sherry with bitter wooden notes. The only interesting flavour is the sulphur - provided you like it (I do not!). Luckily the sulphur is not that strong so the sherry and malt shines through but both do not offer a tasty profile, this is pretty ordinary stuff - like all the other recent Macallan releases I tried over the last years. |
| Финиш | 75 | The initial mouthfeel is warming and sulphurous-coating (so I do not like it because of the scurfy impressions) with a minor bitter-astringent moment. The finish is long but this is just because of the sulphur - the sherry and malt vanishes quickly. Water releases stronger sulphurous aromas in the nose and flattens the anyhow unimpressive taste. I do not like this dram neither neat nor reduced. |
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Plain passing whisky on a drink. Overall rating 84
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
It's such a shame that this once top distillery has disappeared into such irrelevance – it could be any young Speyside with a sweet wine finish from a second-rate UA – sorry to be so blunt – the highly valued classic Mac attributes are missing.
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| Нос | 85 | Caramel and nougat, cranberries |
| Вкус | 86 | Soft, buttery, spicy grapey notes with pomace, cinnamon and cardamom tickle the throat, mulled wine? |
| Финиш | 86 | medium length with a slight woody note |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
N- Firmly guarded by the oily resinous oak aroma that refuse to give way, surely more sherry and winery oriented in this one that build the solidness on the aroma. Fruitiness of orange oil seeps thru after a long fought, follow by dry peach, prune, fig and some fudge that are quintessential a "Macallan". Much like the Ed 1, not as charm as Ed 2, depending on which is your style. P- The initial elementary modern sweetness dwindle the otherwise rather good nuttiness, spicy dried fruit and pungent orange peel. F- Medium-long, ginger spices, fine restrained chewy spiciness, balanced and reasonably well arranged. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
sweet, some ginger and cinamon, hints of leather, and sweet again, heather, some honey, some vanilla, some yellow fruits. takes time to develop, oak kicks in, parfume sweetness is what came to mind. interesting malt, finish could be a bit longer for a Macallan but still very nice dram!
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Rather ordinary sherried whisky without anything to pay attention at. Overall balanced and quite pleasant whisky but kind of boring. I didn’t like the sulfur note but it’s so subtle that it doesn't spoil the nose anyhow. Would be nice to have a full bottle but it seems to be sold out in most places.
spicy and bread? taste macallan
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
It's a dead end. We're just doing something when there's nothing else to do. Reference price (based on rating): CNY 1300
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| Нос | 88 | It has little alcohol content and a medium aroma. It contains toffee-infused honey, candied berries, candied orange peel, and a sweet crème brûlée. It's quite sweet but relatively simple. |
| Вкус | 85 | The alcohol flavor is initially weak, with some diluted dried berry notes and maple syrup and honey. However, the alcohol flavor quickly intensifies, becoming harsh and masking the evolving flavor profile, though some sulfur can still be detected. |
| Финиш | 85 | It's described as sweet, sour, and fruity, mixed with some moist wood and bourbon cask finish—seemingly complex. In reality, however, the expression is vague and chaotic; its only redeeming quality is the absence of bitterness. It has medium intensity and length, and a slightly burning sensation in the stomach. |
As the name suggests, this is the third installment in the Edition series. Released in September 2017, this single malt is a collaboration between The Macallan's master whisky maker, Bob Dalgarno and master perfumer, Roja Dove. Oak is the focus here and a high proportion of smaller oak casks were used to highlight distinctive aromas Dove found in particular casks. A combination of European and American oak refill casks were used as well as former bourbon barrels. This no-age statement release is bottled at 48.3% ABV with 250,000 bottles available globally.
нос 90 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
The aroma is slightly more inclined towards floral-honey, chocolate and berry tones, and overall it feels less rich. The taste almost completely repeats its predecessor, but it has a more pronounced tannin component and dryness. Despite all the similarities, it seemed a little younger and “weaker” compared to the second number.
Lovely Macallan that develops like a three stage rocket. A soft, delicate nose; a powerful palate and a drying, tannic finish. But the whole works like a charm. Recommended. I really am sorry for not having purchased the first two Edition releases. They are better than their standard range and still quite affordable.
For me, another disappointment from the house of Macallan. Not that the whisky is bad, but I would always prefer the good old Mac12 SO. These modern experiments at Macallan (NAS, umpteen barrel ages, 1824 series, etc. & tralala) have no soul.
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| Нос | 86 | rich, heavy sherry, dark berries, cinnamon, star anise, cloves (?) |
| Вкус | 82 | undefinable sharp, unrundered onset, after some time bright pomaceous fruit (apples, pear, quince) and also a slightly exotic fruit component (could be apricot) appears tender, the peppery-sweet-looking sharpness persists, however, persistently |
| Финиш | 83 | medium-length, sherrylastiger finish, but not remembered |
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
I liked it very much, that is Macallan for me a malt to enjoy but also wants your attention
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
For me, another disappointment from the house of Macallan. Not that the whisky is bad, but I would always prefer the good old Mac12 SO. These modern experiments at Macallan (NAS, umpteen barrel ages, 1824 series, etc. & tralala) have no soul.
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| Нос | 86 | rich, heavy sherry, dark berries, cinnamon, star anise, cloves (?) |
| Вкус | 82 | undefinable sharp, unrundered onset, after some time bright pomaceous fruit (apples, pear, quince) and also a slightly exotic fruit component (could be apricot) appears tender, the peppery-sweet-looking sharpness persists, however, persistently |
| Финиш | 83 | medium-length, sherrylastiger finish, but not remembered |
It is very stranges, as it is sulphury at times, and sometimes not. Definitely a great example of changing in the bottle over time as the fill level gets lower and lover.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Tasting Note by The ProducerNose: Reminiscent of a fine fragrance, the nose leads with vanilla ice cream, fresh cut oak and delicate florals. Orange oil provides subtle grandeur while ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg flit in and out in various guises. Vanilla imparts sweetness, leading citrus fruits forward then allowing chocolate to show. Burnished oak delivers a soft ending. Palate: Sweet fruit, vanilla and rich fruit cake with suggestions of apricot, pear and crisp green apple. Hints of ginger and cinnamon are balanced with a light resinous oak finale. Finish: Long, sweet and fruity, leaving a lasting impression on the senses.
a good sherry release in this series.
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| Нос | 87 | Rich, like a concentrated smell of all possible sherry tones: prunes, a little dry rose cakes, a little spices, a little dried apricot. |
| Вкус | 87 | Sweet, bright, slightly oaky taste. Very sweet plum jam, a little hot pepper. |
| Финиш | 85 | Sweet slightly spicy aftertaste, with water, and with tones of dried fruits. |
Among the edition series, the strongest tendency of perfume, light fruit and nuts, vanilla I don't like it because it has a lot of alcohol booze
The alcoholic and woody bitterness are slightly strong.
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| Нос | 87 | Chocolate, raisins, purple floral notes, powdered sugar, cranberries, chamomile |
| Вкус | 86 | Brown sugar, oranges, tangerines, grape juice, chocolate cake |
| Финиш | 86 | Woody, mint, cinnamon, fermented apple |
the floral touch inspires me. This runs through the entire tasting. My first Macallan. I'm excited. I think a very good PLV.
The nose was in fact more beautiful than the taste it could hold, too bitter for me, especially in the finish.
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 89 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
n announced oxidation smell of preserved fruits, salty, tobacco, salty dried radish (strongest among no.3/4/5/6), cream, peppery, smoky, a bit vegetal (like mezcal), 88 p creamy sweet, oatmeal biscuit dipped in custard, quite smooth, weak alcohol touch, oxidation of preserved fruit, jam (not clearly defined though), sweetness of vegetal roots, the texture is quite nice to be frank, it's just that the flavors are not very well articulated, 88 f smoky, hint of toasted oatmeal bread, sweet, cream, oak, pepper, nice richness but thin, 87
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
An oaky NAS that is pleasant to drink. As the palate acclimates, the oakiness eases. Sherry, sweet on the palate. Oak bite on the finish that fades pleasantly. A modern, engineered whisky, that while not so subtle, is easy to imbibe.
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 88
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
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| Нос | 89 | Clean and pleasant |
| Вкус | 88 | Oily |
| Финиш | 88 | medium and long |
Macallan Edition No.3 is bottled at 48.3% ABV The distillery teamed up with Master Perfumer Roja Dove to select the casks for this vatting. God what a great series.This is still a very, very good whisky indeed. https://malt-review.com/2017/10/07/macallan-edition-no-3/
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| Нос | 80 | Sweet, sherry, flowery notes, heather, honey, fruity (oranges, peaches, apricots), spicy (cinnamon, clove) |
| Вкус | 79 | Soft, spicy, dark fruit, sultanas, vanilla, gingerbread, brown sugar |
| Финиш | 79 | Medium long, warm, spicy, bitter, drying |
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| Нос | 89 | Caramel milky cream cake, sea salt cake, vanilla. 89 |
| Вкус | 87 | Rich spices and fresh peppers, and slight vanilla sweetness, jujube, bittered chocolate. 87 |
| Финиш | 86 | Goes to savory and mint slight chocolate flavors and woody tannin. 86 |
The overall feeling of Edition No. 3 is that sweet fruits with cakes and there is a little oak flavor in the sweetness, a small amount of spice is balanced with orange, but the ending is simple. Overall, it was pretty good.
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| Нос | 87 | rich, vanilla ice cream with fruit cake, fresh flowers and oak flavor, orange, spice, a little chocolate. |
| Вкус | 87 | sweet, yellow fruit, fruit cake, a small amount of oak, apricot and plum jam, a small amount of spices, slightly spicy. |
| Финиш | 86 | Long, sweet, yellow fruit with nuts, slightly spicy. |
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