Macallan 15 Yo Double Cask

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Macallan
Label Name:
 
15 Yo Double Cask
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Speyside
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
43%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Whiskey Advocate Top 20 (2020); WhiskyCast ~93pts; Whisky Magazine score ~8. 9/9; Distiller community rating ~4. 16/5; widely reviewed 90–93 point range

Tasting Note
Rich butterscotch and dried fruits (fig, raisin), candied orange, vanilla and milk chocolate with warm baking spices, gentle oak and a creamy mouthfeel. Long, spicy, nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, aged cheddar, roasted nuts, sticky toffee pudding, roast lamb, beef stew. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (roast pork), Korean BBQ, miso‑glazed salmon, spiced Szechuan dishes.

Production Method
Single malt matured separately in sherry‑seasoned American and European oak casks for a minimum 15 years, married and bottled at 43% ABV. Natural colour; light chill filtration likely.

Vineyard Info
The Macallan, founded 1824 in Speyside, is famed for its handcrafted stills and meticulous sherry‑cask sourcing and seasoning. Now part of the Edrington Group, it emphasizes wood management and consistency.