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The Macallan Rare cask
Batch No.1
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Distillery:
The Macallan
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Company:
Edrington Group
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Cask Maturation
1st and 2nd Fill European sherry casks
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Strength
43% ABV
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Note
Natural color, Batch No.1
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Volume:
70 cl
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Price
300
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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
Taste note
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Colour:
Ruby
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Nose:
Soft notes of opulent vanilla and raisin give way to a sweet ensemble of apple, lemon, and orange. All balanced by a spicy quartet of root ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
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Palate:
This spicy quartet are unwavering. Oak resonates, timeless, polished and rich. Vanilla and chocolate lead the finale along with a light citrus zest.
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Finish:
A long and warming and woody finish. with lingering flavors of sherry, vanilla and oak.
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Conclusion:
A very special and remarkable single malt by The Macallan. Not only the presentation is beautiful the single malt whisky is as well. Its something rare and special in your glass every single time you pore a whisky. This is a favoritisms of mine and give a smile on my face every time.
Flavor profile
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Sweet
Wood
Rich fruits
Other aromas
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- green apple
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- vanilla
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- caramel
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- spices
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- citrus fruits
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- honey
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- sherry
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- chocolate
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- wood