Macaloney’s Twa Cask (Bunnahabhain & Caol Ila)
46% ABV - Blended, Scotland
Nose: There are lots of light flavours like melon, floral notes, and traces of apple. An underlying vegetal peat is punching through. And there are some other spices – clove?
Taste: That vegetal, earthy peat is waiting here. Charred wood. Citrus. Again, the lighter notes are still prominent – the apple here is more distinctive. The spice breaks more similar to cinnamon.
Finish: Wisps of smoke – my favourite.. Sweeter pear and apple. Honey.
I was very curious about this offering by Macaloney’s. They are a newer distillery based out of Victoria, BC. While their own spirit ages they have put talents to good work creating this blend. It cleared off the shelves in days! It would be great to get my hands on another bottle...
Tasted 06 January 2018.
[Update from December 2020]And I still haven't come across another bottle.
91/100
Detailed Rating Information...
90+: Fantastic whisky; highly recommended.
My favourite whiskies – I might have more than one bottle if the price is right and the supply is limited! The higher values in this range will reflect a stronger balance and consistency between components.
85-89: Great whisky; recommended.
Whiskies that tick the flavour boxes and you'll likely hear about these from me. An easy decision to order at a bar/restaurant and one to consider buying a bottle of.
80-84: Very good whisky; recommended, but still consider trying before you buy.
Most of these whiskies I was really happy to have the opportunity to taste, but, apart from a dram here and there, I don’t think I would buy a bottle.
75-79: Good whisky; consider trying before you buy.
These are whiskies that I did enjoy drinking, but likely would reach for another bottle or select something different to order.
65-74: Average; consider trying before you buy, but not recommended.
There is nothing that stood out about this whisky and I might be inclined to mix it with soda or in a cocktail, instead of trying to enjoy its own flavours.
50-64: Bad; not recommended.
I didn’t like this and would sooner pass on another opportunity and order a beer instead than have it again… but never say never.
