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)