The Macallan Rare Cask Batch No. 1 - 2019 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Rare Cask is crafted from the finest and rarest sherry seasoned oak casks, unearthed by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team using their knowledge, skill, passion, and creativity in their quest to seek out the extraordinary.
This single malt whisky reveals the remarkable art and science of the Whisky Maker in selecting unique oak casks that exhibit a distinctive and complex flavour profile. They were curated for maturation by The Macallan Master of Wood and delivered to the exacting specifications of The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team to create Rare Cask. This luxurious expression highlights the magic and science in The Macallan’s intricate whisky making process, as the whisky maker identifies the exceptional oak casks which impart the intense and highly complex flavour profile.
Soft aromas of vanilla with rich raisin lead the journey of discovery into this single malt whisky, followed by a sweet fusion of fresh apple, lemon and orange. Intense sweet raisin flavours dominate the palate, before giving way to vanilla and dark chocolate, with layers of light citrus zest. The finish is long, rich and velvety to offer a decadent whisky experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with copper-gold sheen and a whisper of mahogany, glowing with warm, honeyed depth.
Nose
Soft vanilla notes weave with rich raisin, opening to a bright fruit chorus of fresh apple and lemon and orange zest. The aroma is warm, inviting, and refined, hinting at the sherried depth to come.
Palate
Intense sweet raisin dominates the palate, giving way to vanilla and dark chocolate, with bright citrus zest and whispers of fresh apple, lemon and orange. Rich, velvety textures carry a long, decadent finish.
Finish
Long, rich, velvety finish that lingers, whispering vanilla and dark chocolate with a bright citrus lift, leaving a decadent, lasting impression on the palate.