tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post6652823858085156869..comments2024-03-12T21:47:25.783-07:00Comments on Chemistry of the Cocktail: The NAS Dilemma: Blessing, Curse, or Simple Reality? Part IJordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-16623840702140054842018-10-02T03:25:49.395-07:002018-10-02T03:25:49.395-07:00The medium-length finish features vanilla and ling...The medium-length finish features vanilla and lingering, spicy Jaffa oranges, drying slowly to oak. The whisky gives a more rounded feel and greater profundity to the single malt.ruou vang ngoaihttps://douongngoainhap.com/ruou-vang-champagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-23702609563716994742012-09-12T13:11:29.910-07:002012-09-12T13:11:29.910-07:00I think a lot of it is that the blends will probab...I think a lot of it is that the blends will probably change significantly from bottle to bottle and Macallan wants to preserve a sense of continuity. Admittedly, that's also true for age dated whiskies (except for Laphroaig, which seems to just use a fixed formula for their blending), but the variation is probably smaller.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-1850996807025821642012-09-12T12:32:50.892-07:002012-09-12T12:32:50.892-07:00I agree re the Glenfarclas. It's actually one...I agree re the Glenfarclas. It's actually one of my go-tos when introducing people to whisky. It definitely seems like a risky move on the part of Macallan. And color is no indicator of quality, while there is at least some correlation with age....so I for one am going to avoid the NAS Macallans.watson42noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-13090960493952564352012-09-10T15:39:49.170-07:002012-09-10T15:39:49.170-07:00Personally, I hate NAS, but only because I'm a...Personally, I hate NAS, but only because I'm a curious little bugger. I'm perfectly happy to buy whisky which is a good value for money. I'm not going to stop buying Bowmore Legend because I know it's only a 7-year-old, or several bourbons if I know they're technically 4-year-old. However, I'd love to know. If the new basic Macallan is a mix of 8, 10, and 12 year old stocks, that's fine. Tell me. I'll buy the whisky if [1] I like it [2] it's competitively priced. Still want to be a little cagy? Break out the cognac labels. VSOP / XO / Bonnie Prince Charlie, or whatnot.<br /><br />As a marketing tool, I really think it's a mistake from Macallan. Their brand in particular is a 'bragging rights' whisky. They sell a lot of it to people who want to be seen to have an expensive whisky. These color names? Who can tell which is the most expensive just by listening to the name? For another distillery, that probably wouldn't be a problem. If this was even something like Glenmorangie, then it wouldn't seem quite as stupid.theBitterFignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-79639817963234087872012-09-07T07:15:26.646-07:002012-09-07T07:15:26.646-07:00You're right Eric. But if it's not a flop ...You're right Eric. But if it's not a flop in the U.K., then you can bet that the NAS whiskies will be coming to other markets.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-8200340991848382042012-09-07T01:16:01.619-07:002012-09-07T01:16:01.619-07:00Now I'm really confused. According to a recen...Now I'm really confused. According to a recent posting on Whisky For Everyone, Macallan will continue to sell the age statement line in the US, Southeast Asia, and Russia. This means we won't be getting the 1824 Series. At least for now.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-81064237035659625412012-09-06T22:04:57.531-07:002012-09-06T22:04:57.531-07:00I'm rooting for Glenfarclas here too. They rel...I'm rooting for Glenfarclas here too. They release great whisky, probably my favorite sherried bottlings, and do it without a marketing/luxury machine.<br /><br />That's a good point about those folks who buy Macallan for prestige and age dates. Again, more risk. That's probably why Mac's continuing the 18 year.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-23456487112199211152012-09-06T21:08:53.302-07:002012-09-06T21:08:53.302-07:00I think they're banking on entry level single ...I think they're banking on entry level single malts going up to the $50+ level across the board. If that's the case then Macallan's name recognition might be enough to carry the day. But, as I've discussed with a few people before, a pretty healthy chunk of Macallan's sales are to people who are buying it for prestige and age dates were a big part of that. Will those people feel the same way with NAS expressions? It's hard to say, but it's definitely a risky move.<br /><br />Personally, I kind of hope Glenfarclas gets some love out of this. I like their 12 year a lot more than Macallan's and it's usually cheaper to boot.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-8490116778830095992012-09-06T20:57:16.357-07:002012-09-06T20:57:16.357-07:00I think Erik Vanderhoff says it best in the commen...I think Erik Vanderhoff says it best in the comment section from that Atlantic link: "I do not even what the entire f*ck."<br /><br />A whisky's sensory experience is what is most important, so Ardbeg's Uigedail and Corryvreckan make it very difficult for me to criticize big prices for NAS bottlings. But (I think) those are amongst the exceptions and not the rule.<br /><br />The Macallan brand maneuver seems so wrong-headed that I'm still waiting for it to be revealed as a joke. Darker color means better? Then Famous Grouse must be fabulous. Yes, the Grouse has e150a, but so do hundreds of other "dark" whiskys. They're saying, "Yes, but the Macallans are dark, for real!" But that seems like a weak foundation to base a brand.<br /><br />It only got worse when they revealed their pricing. The entry whisky's price is higher than the 10yr Fine Oaks and Sherry Oaks, about the same price as the Cask Strength, and slightly more than the 12yr. How are they going to get people to buy it? How are they going to get people to pay $200 for "Ruby"? This is quite the challenge for their marketing folks.<br /><br />Macallan 12 was one of THE iconic modern whiskys. Why should Mac 12 fans buy "Gold" when there are many other "Gold" whiskys out there?Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.com