Macallan Rare Cask Black

Caramel ... for days It’s nice with the 48 abv, the extra kick is so subtle and does not distract but adds its presence to the overall experience. $400 in Japan and $950 in the US per bottle. Need to try to find some while I’m out here.

The Macallan Rare Cask Black is a limited edition of 7,000 bottles. Less than 1% of the casks maturing in The Macallan reserves meet the strict criteria for the whisky. It delivers a full-bodied richness from the European sherry-seasoned and American oak casks, with the added intensity of peat smoke”. The commemorative limited edition pack includes a pewter flask featuring an etched illustration of The Macallan’s new distillery and visitor experience. Nose - Intense flavour from a timeless thread of peat smoke. A beautiful combination of dried fruits, nutmeg, ginger and beautifully polished oak plus dates, figs and raisins, heavy but sweet. Non-chill filtered for a fuller flavour Taste - A dry smokiness reveals itself yielding to softer oak tones Finish - Long and fruity with an elegant wood smoke Bought this bottle at whiskey auction. (credit to published reviews - on which I built mine)

3cL Sample from Fine Drams Nose: Rubber cement; tropical; mellows to tobacco Palate: Fruit, almond, vanilla lingering smoke Finish: Long; sweet and some brine Water makes this a snickerdoodle Really nice, but over-priced at $1300/bottle