Macallan Rare Cask

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Macallan
Label Name:
 
Rare Cask
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Speyside (Craigellachie).
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
43%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-21°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported awards/ratings include Double Gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition and high scores (e. g. , ~95 points) from Ultimate Spirits Challenge; widely reviewed by whisky specialists and retained as a core Macallan premium release

Tasting Note
Mahogany color; rich nose of raisin, dried fruit, vanilla, dark chocolate and baking spice. Silky, full-bodied palate with orange zest, toasted almond, nutmeg and oak, finishing long, warm and slightly spicy.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate (70%+), dried fruit, aged cheeses (Comté, aged Gouda), roasted/game meats. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), hoisin‑glazed dishes, richer Thai or Indian curries.

Production Method
Hand‑selected first‑fill sherry‑seasoned European and American oak casks; casks married and bottled without chill‑filtration or added colouring; small‑batch annual releases highlight exceptional cask character.

Vineyard Info
The Macallan distillery, founded 1824 in Speyside (Craigellachie), is renowned for sherry‑seasoned oak management and meticulous cask selection; Rare Cask selects under 1% of casks for this expression.