The Macallan Classic Cut Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (2023 Edition)

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In pop culture The Macallan is perhaps most most famous for being James Bond’s favourite dram. The Macallan distillery was founded by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. The original name of the area was “Maghellan”, taken from the Gaelic word “magh”, meaning fertile ground and “Ellan”, from the Monk St. Fillan - who held a close association with the church that stood in the grounds of The Macallan Estate until 1400. It was here that farmers had been making whisky on their Speyside farms in the area for centuries, out of surplus barley during the quieter winter months. 

Distillery:

The Macallan Estate origins date back to 1543 and is situated in the heart of the Speyside region of Scotland. The 485-acre Macallan Estate lies in an area of natural beauty and is farmed sensitively, in harmony with the environment. It is here that they house these curiously small stills. Among the smallest on Speyside, their unique size and shape give the spirit maximum contact with the copper, helping to concentrate the ‘new make’ spirit and provide the rich, fruity, full-bodied flavours characteristic of The Macallan. There are 24 of these spirit stills, crafted from copper, each holding an initial ‘charge’ of 3,900 litres.

The Macallan's extraordinary reputation is characterised their marriage of single malt spirit and specially selected oak casks. Sourced, crafted, toasted and seasoned under the watchful eye of the Master of Wood, the hand-picked casks are delivered to the demanding specifications of the Whisky Mastery Team. It is the oak that makes the greatest contribution to the quality, natural colour and distinctive aromas and flavours at the heart of this single malt whisky. It takes over five years of craftmanship to create their exceptional Oak Casks, derived from seasoned with sherry wine in Jerez De La Frontera, Spain. These special barrels are the single greatest contributor to the outstanding quality and distinctive aromas and flavours of The Macallan.

Once filled, the maturing spirit remains undisturbed in the same casks for the necessary number of years it needs to be worthy of its destined Macallan expression. It is these oak casks that make the greatest contribution to the quality, natural colour and distinctive aromas and flavours which lie at the heart of The Macallan single malt.

Nose - Ripe Pear, Grapefruit, Citrus Peels
Elegant fragrance of pears and elderflower with light almond notes and rich vanilla pod.

Palate - Stonefruits, Vanilla, Delicate Oak
Sweet and creamy vanilla, juicy pears and lemon peel with delicate oak.

Finish - Soft Dark Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, Biscotti
Medium with sweet oak and almond biscotti.