Macallan Rare Cask Black

Spicy, woody, light sweetness (vanilla, caramel)

I had absolutely no faith in this peated Macallan, much less one at this high price point. My God the rare cask series continue to be the best expressions Macallan has come up with IMHO. A very fine dram from this rare cask Black edition. Now, can we drop these prices please....?

Deep golden colour. Caramel, honey and cinnamon on the nose. Surprisingly smooth for 48% ABV.

I picked another high profile whisky for the official 300th. Macallan Rare Cask Black is a supposedly "smoky" Macallan and that makes it unique. It seems the smoky macallan comes from old whiskies that were stored a long time ago in that distillery. Spoiler alert: it is not that smoky. Bottled at 48%abv, super dark red, old oak color. Beautiful. On the nose it is a Dalmore. Wedding cake, Brown cake, Cherry, Red fruits, Red wine, Sugary notes, Super sweet cant find the peat yet. Caramelized apple, Maybe some dim english sauce which is common in peaty whiskies, Sherry, Blackberries. It is a dalmore. It doesnt smell like the typical macallan at all. Amazing aroma, absolutely amazing. On the palate it is nice, giving you what it promises on the nose: Almonds, Nutmeg, Liquorice, Oak, Sherry, raisings. Figs. Aftertaste has a very dim peat, very tamed, ginger spice, ashes, but very pleasant. medium-short. Overall this deserves a 93 over 100, for a $500 dollar bottle, i believe you can get a dalmore 12 for 60, or a king alexander iii for $150. Slainte!