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The Macallan
Edition No.1
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Distillery:
The Macallan
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Company:
Edrington Group
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Cask Maturation
-1st Fill European Oak TEVASA Butts
-1st Fill European Oak TONELERIA HUDO Butts
-1st Fill American Oak VASYMA Puncheons
-1st Fill European Oak J&M MARTIN Butts
-1st Fill European Oak GONZALES BYASS Butts
-1st Fill European Oak TEVASA Puncheons
-2nd Fill European Oak SHERRY Hogsheads
-2nd Fill European Oak SHERRY Butts -
Cask use %
- Butt 58%
- Hogshead 23%
- Puncheon 19% -
Strength
48% ABV
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Country:
Scotland
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Region
Speyside
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Adres
Easter Elchies, Aberlour AB38 9RX
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Website:
themacallan.com
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Type:
Single Malt
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Age:
NAS
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Note:
Limited to 120.000 bottles, Natural colour
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Price
800
Taste note
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Colour:
Deep amber
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Nose:
Rich aromas of complex and dominated oak aroma, accompanied by sweet and tangy fruitiness like orange and dried fruits. Vanilla, toffee and chocolaty aromas also linger on the nose.
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Palate:
The complex wood aromas on the nose have the same pleasant welcome on the palate. Lots of depth, warming wood and sherry flavours. Flavours such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg intwine with the powerful balanced oak present on the palate. A little bit of bittersweetness as well.
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Finish:
Long complex finish. Long-lasting spices from oaky notes with a bit of burn in the mouth creating a pleasant effect. The depth in the flavours of oak gives it a rich and complex structure at the end.
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Conclusion:
Macallan Edition No 1 is a great expression if you are a fan of oaky sherry whisky. The price point is very high and for a lot of people unfortunately out of reach. It is relatively hard to find in most markets but if you ever get the chance, don’t hesitate and grab a bottle. You will enjoy it. Also its a very good investment.
Flavor profile
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Sweet
Wood
Rich fruits
Other aromas
- honey