The Macallan
Scotch Whisky Double Cask 15 Y.O. 0.7L
| Size | 0,70 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 43.0% by volume |
| Area | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Aging | Aged 15 years; matured in a combination of American and European oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks (Double Cask) |
- 15-year maturation: Double cask matured in American and European oak, seasoned with Oloroso sherry
- Speyside provenance: Single malt Scotch whisky from Scotland, crafted in small copper pot stills
- Flavour profile: Notes of honey, vanilla cream, candied orange, raisin and dark chocolate
- Extended finish: Warm, sweet and dry with lingering oak and subtle wood spice
- Bottle size & strength: 700 ml bottle at 43% ABV; best enjoyed neat or with a single ice cube
Description
What kind of spirit is this?
The Macallan is a refined Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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 honey and vanilla cream, seamlessly integrated with notes of candied orange, raisin and dark chocolate. Bottled at 43% ABV, it delivers a long, warm, and dry finish characterised by lingering oak and subtle woody spice.
Where it comes from
Hailing from Scotland, this spirit reflects the prestige of Speyside, 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 Spanish wood-seasoning techniques. This maturation ensures that the classic Speyside fruitiness remains central, complemented by roasted nuts, a delicate sweetness and refined oak-driven spice.
How it is produced
The production process begins with malted barley and pure spring water, followed by distillation in small batches using copper pot stills 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 American oak imparts sweet notes of vanilla and citrus, while the European oak 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.
History and Heritage
Founded 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 small copper pot stills 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 Double Cask harmony of American and European oak seasoned with Oloroso sherry. Such masterful craftsmanship delivers a luxuriously smooth whisky that truly embodies a profound culture of time and noble wood.
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C
- Start up year: 1824
Kemp is able to expand the distillery continuously on the market with excellent results. Situated on the western shore of the Spey River, near the city of Aberlour, the estate occupies 158 hectares, of which 37 are cultivated with barley.
In the mid-twentieth century, the distillery knows a long phase of modernization due to the growing and growing demand for the market, leading to being the third single malt producer with more than 500,000 crates a year. Read more
| Name | The Macallan Scotch Whisky Double Cask 15 Y.O. 0.7L |
|---|---|
| Type | Scotch Whisky |
| Size | 0,70 l |
| Alcohol content | 43.0% by volume |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | Scotland |
| Vendor | The Macallan |
| Story | History and Heritage Founded 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 small copper pot stills 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 Double Cask harmony of American and European oak seasoned with Oloroso sherry. Such masterful craftsmanship delivers a luxuriously smooth whisky that truly embodies a profound culture of time and noble wood. |
| Origin | Speyside, Scotland |
| Production technique | Distilled in small batches using traditional small copper pot stills |
| Aging | Aged 15 years; matured in a combination of American and European oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks (Double Cask) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |