It is these oak casks that make the greatest contribution to the quality, natural colour and distinctive aromas and flavours which lie at the heart of The Macallan single malt. Once filled, the maturing spirit remains undisturbed in the same casks for the necessary number of years it needs to be worthy of its destined Macallan expression. Influenced by a predominance of sherry seasoned Spanish oak casks, this is an intensely rich gold in colour, single. It is the oak that makes the greatest contribution to the quality, natural colour and distinctive aromas and flavours at the heart of this single malt whisky. The original 100 sherry seasoned Macallan. Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask 70cl / 40 £77.45 (£110.64 per litre) Macallan 15 Year Old Double Cask 70cl / 43 £155 (£221.43 per litre) Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask 2022 Release 70cl / 43 £360 (£514.29 per litre) Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 2022 Release 70cl / 43 £475 (£678.
Znajduj si w niej: - Sherry Oak w rocznikach 12, 18, 25, 30. Sourced, crafted, toasted and seasoned under the watchful eye of the Master of Wood, the hand-picked casks are delivered to the demanding specifications of the Whisky Mastery Team. Macallan posiada trzy podstwowe wersje whisky. Our reputation for the extraordinary is characterised by the exceptional oak casks for which The Macallan is renowned. It is an expression of our enduring desire to go beyond ordinary, to seek out the extraordinary, and create peerless single malts. The Macallan brings new oak from America across thousands of miles to Spain, where casks are crafted and Sherry-seasoned before traveling to the distillery.
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However if you are a Macallan fan you probably need this one as i is a rare departure from their usual aging and profile standardsĪn interesting website with series of videos to watch about different aspects of the distillery and it products.Every Macallan single malt reveals the unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit for which The Macallan has been known since it was established in 1824. Finish is Soft malt, oak (char) and mineralityĭrinks: A good choice for most Scotch cocktails but it is a bit delicate for someīottle: More or less the signature Macallan packing both in the cardboard box and the labeling but the bottle has become a touch more elliptical in shape with a broad face to itĬigars: As usual The Macallan goes with a variety of cigars, this one being younger it pairs nicely with a more flavor forward cigar such as an Opus X.įinal Thoughts: While an interesting whiskey and as usual with Macallan well made, it does suffer from being a not overly complex and slightly harsh malt ( which in my opinion may be the result of not so good bourbon casks).Also it is a bit pricey for what it is given some of the other brands when you compare age and value. Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with woodsmoke and spice. Taste: Savory, tannic wood, dry dust of freshly milled wood, citrus, coal and spice with some burn at the end.
On swirling it leaves a nice oily coat on the glassįirst Impression: Dusty sherry,dry,dried fruit,dry wood,, dry spiced wood, garden vine/vegetal green heather This is our first group review where David Flynn of Roux Cocktail Bar and Matthew Kalowski of The Daily Refresher have kindly joined me to share their thoughts on this spirit.Īppearance: Clear and a nice golden amber color. Once filled, the maturing spirit remains undisturbed in the same casks for 18 years and is brought together in this rich and complex single malt characterised by. Further they are very invested in using sherry casks for aging most if not all their whisky stocks – with occasional forays into double wood bottlings When matured in Oloroso sherry seasoned oak casks fro m Jerez, Spain, our rich, fruity and full-bodied ‘new make’ spirit is transformed into an iconic single malt. Most places break down their barrels and ship them like kindling to be reassembled at their distillery – which allows the wood to dry out and also for other things to come into contact with the wood. This is a hugely inefficient way to ship barrels but saves the flavor influence and freshness of a barrel, indeed the sherry casks they use from Spain still contain some sherry to keep them wet inside and maintain integrity. Īnother unusual point about the Macallan Distillery is that they ship whole, intact barrels/casks when they buy them instead of breaking them down and resembling them as needed. Using some of the smallest stills in the Scotch industry at 3,900 Liters ( roughly 1000 US gallons) with small lyne arms at a 45 degree angle so a lot of the character of the spirit comes through in the distillation. Notes: The Macallan is A Highland Single Malt although many people also refer to it as a Speyside ( a more specific and geographical term/designation. Tasting Notes: The Macallan 12 year old Vital Stats: 40 ABV (80 proof), 43 ABV (86 proof in the American release), 12 years old, 100 malted barley, available around 65 per 750 ml bottle Appearance: Deep amber with strong legs.
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