The last, in particular, was well regarded, and initially quite hard to obtain. The Quest series’ predecessor, the 1824 range, consisted of four whiskies- the Select Oak, Whisky Maker’s Edition, Estate Reserve and the Oscuro. On the other hand, travel exclusives do make for good gifts precisely because of their exclusivity. It makes things a lot more confusing for would be buyers, or gets in the way of them and their favourite dram. We admit that it vexes us when there is a whole separate range of whiskies for travel and one for regular retail. One can rest easy there.īut what about price and quality? Quality and Price The boxes are gorgeous, and the brand is stamped front and center on them. Well, on packaging and brand name, its hard to go wrong with The Macallan and its new series. We don’t like it, but that’s the way it is. Let’s be perfectly frank – whisky lovers will judge you on the contents, but most others will turn up their noses at an unfamiliar gaelic name. The other important factor is the brand name that appears on the bottle. While we don’t mind getting a good bottle of whisky in a brown paper bag, we suspect that many others will mind.

Naturally, as gifts, there are a few considerations besides taste. As the beneficiaries of this generous impulse, we find ourselves disinclined to protest. One’s reasons for buying booze at the airport can differ we’re told that people are often just picking up gifts for their friends and family. They’ve launched their new Quest Collection, exclusively for travel retail. The price, is usually right, so love it or hate it, travel retail is here to stay. We’re not even shocked anymore when even our teetotaler friends whip out their cards for a bottle or two. It’s no secret that people like to buy liquor at the Duty Free.

Macallan whiskey makers edition age