454272 Thu Oct 25 23:40:53 -0700 2007 7 36 Spirits 0 3068698 I was introduced to Macallan Amber in the current issue of Robb Report, but after some internet searching, I see it's been out in a few US cities since last year. So...has anyone had it? Thu Oct 25 23:40:53 -0700 2007 67548 azhotdish 1 3072176 It's sweet and very maple-y. It's fine -- I had some at a tasting. It might be a nice addition to the after-dinner drink rotation if you love maple flavored things (and if you otherwise like a bit of amaretto or b&b now and then). I recall feeling like it had heavy additions of vanilla and a touch of oak. It's not like drinking macallan, though, so as long as you don't expect it to be like a scotch, you'll be fine. Sat Oct 27 09:02:21 -0700 2007 3068698 47694 litchick 2 3132582 I had a bottle a few months back and I have to say it tastes exactiy like maple syrup turned into a liqueur. I find it way too strong and sweet to add to any other drink, and only acceptable for drinking on the rocks if you want something REALLY sweet. Fri Nov 16 16:40:45 -0800 2007 3072176 12450 Sgt Snackers 1 3133940 Just the idea of it doesn't sound good to me . . . Drambuie is an excellent Scotch-based liqueur*, but the maple just *sounds* wrong to me -- too strong for the Scotch . . . Jason * So was Lochan Ora, made by the producers of Chivas Regal, but I haven't seen it in years. Sat Nov 17 10:43:53 -0800 2007 3068698 28122 zin1953 1 3151390 Have been trying to locate this product. Anyone out there know where it can be purchased? Thanks for any info. Sat Nov 24 13:16:22 -0800 2007 3068698 145274 abcs 2 3151734 Where are you located? ... In Boston, I think I got my bottle at Martingetti's Liquors on Soldiers Field Rd. May have seen it at the liquor store next to the Whole Foods in Alewife too. I don't strongly recommend the stuff however... Sat Nov 24 16:15:05 -0800 2007 3151390 12450 Sgt Snackers 3 3153286 Thanks for responding - telling you where I'm from would probably help! Live in the NY/NJ metropolitan area, and can't find this stuff anywhere. I first learned about it in Food and Wine mag, but I'm starting to wonder if perhaps it's not available in this neck of the woods. I've seen both good and bad reviews thus far. Sun Nov 25 12:38:49 -0800 2007 3151734 145274 abcs 4 3158259 it's not in new york yet. if it's not here in november, i imagine they'll wait until next year to launch it. Tue Nov 27 08:41:39 -0800 2007 3153286 17708 warrenr