The Macallan Rare Cask Review.

This is the first batch of macallan rare cask single malt released in 2019. The industry s finest most exclusive and expensive casks only 1 of the whiskies made the cut and were chosen for their color and depth of flavor. The macallan rare cask single malt scotch whisky was introduced to the uk in mid 2015 after being launched in the us in late 2014.

The macallan rare cask review. Of more than 1000 barrels aged in. The macallan rare cask is matured fully in first fill spanish oak casks that formerly held dry oloroso sherry for 18 months. There is an oily character to the nose that s throwing me off a bit and the best i can describe it as is a dark fruity oil. The macallan triple cask matured 18 years old.

In 2018 macallan started to release its rare cask expression in batches with four batches planned for release in 2019. Of more than 1000 barrels aged in. It s comprised of whiskies drawn from 16 different sherry cask styles chosen by macallan s master whisky maker bob dalgarno. A rich coating of beeswax heralds the arrival of sherry casks. There is an oily character to the nose that s throwing me off a bit and the best i can describe it as is a dark fruity oil. In response to the complaints about that price i admit it is a bit more than i would want to pay for it but i don t think it is grossly overpriced. A faint wisp of tobacco smoke oranges and shards of dark chocolate. Macallan master blender bob dalgarno selected the barrels that go into rare cask from mostly first fill sherry casks that have been maturing at the distillery. How long the whisky was in there remains a secret. This is a classic heavy sherry and intensely deep amber expression of macallan from the start.

There is an oily character to the nose that s throwing me off a bit and the best i can describe it as is a dark fruity oil.

Nose malt sherried sweetness dried dark fruit and a cocoa powder move through first followed by lighter notes of caramel butterscotch candied citrus and spice. Rare cask combines knowledge skill passion commitment and creativity to create a remarkable whisky worthy of its name. In response to the complaints about that price i admit it is a bit more than i would want to pay for it but i don t think it is grossly overpriced. The macallan rare cask review. Nose malt sherried sweetness dried dark fruit and a cocoa powder move through first followed by lighter notes of caramel butterscotch candied citrus and spice. The aromas are plentiful among them. The macallan rare cask uses only sherry casks most of which are first fill casks so it s likely to be a sherry bomb which i don t find that exciting. In 2018 macallan started to release its rare cask expression in batches with four batches planned for release in 2019. The macallan rare cask single malt scotch whisky was introduced to the uk in mid 2015 after being launched in the us in late 2014. The macallan triple cask matured 18 years old. There is an oily character to the nose that s throwing me off a bit and the best i can describe it as is a dark fruity oil.