{"product_id":"the-macallan-scotch-whisky-double-cask-15-y-o-0-7l","title":"The Macallan Scotch Whisky Double Cask 15 Y.O. 0.7L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of spirit is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan is a refined \u003cstrong\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e from Speyside, offering a beautifully balanced profile. Crafted from high-quality malted barley and pure spring water, it matures in a combination of American and European oak casks seasoned with Oloroso Sherry. The spirit displays a warm amber hue and a complex palate defined by \u003cstrong\u003ehoney and vanilla cream\u003c\/strong\u003e, seamlessly integrated with notes of candied orange, raisin and dark chocolate. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers a long, warm, and dry finish characterised by lingering oak and subtle woody spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHailing from Scotland, this spirit reflects the prestige of \u003cstrong\u003eSpeyside\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historical heartland where The Macallan was established in 1824. The distillery’s distinctive character is rooted in a meticulous approach to cask selection and the use of uniquely shaped stills. By ageing the spirit in oak that previously held Oloroso Sherry, the profile combines authentic distillation with \u003cstrong\u003eSpanish wood-seasoning techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e. This maturation ensures that the classic \u003cstrong\u003eSpeyside fruitiness\u003c\/strong\u003e remains central, complemented by roasted nuts, a delicate sweetness and refined oak-driven spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with malted barley and pure spring water, followed by distillation in small batches using \u003cstrong\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to concentrate delicate aromas. The spirit then matures in a carefully managed selection of American and European oak casks, seasoned with Oloroso Sherry. The \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican oak\u003c\/strong\u003e imparts sweet notes of vanilla and citrus, while the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean oak\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a firmer structure with warm spices, creating a multifaceted palate. This precise integration of different woods results in a harmonious and consistently elegant profile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Speyside in 1824, The Macallan is globally celebrated for its unwavering dedication to meticulous cask selection. This rich heritage is preserved through the use of \u003cstrong\u003esmall copper pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e that concentrate the spirit to capture the most delicate aromas. This exquisite 15-year-old expression perfectly reflects the distillery’s prestigious legacy, matured in a \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Cask\u003c\/strong\u003e harmony of American and European oak seasoned with \u003cstrong\u003eOloroso sherry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Such masterful craftsmanship delivers a luxuriously smooth whisky that truly embodies a profound culture of time and noble wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44521764225195,"sku":"12330","price":211.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/macallan-scotch-whisky-double-cask-15-yo_12330_1.jpg?v=1773666655","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/the-macallan-scotch-whisky-double-cask-15-y-o-0-7l","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}