Crafted to showcase complexity and and depth, Rare Cask is drawn from the broadest spectrum of casks, 16 different types ever identified by the Master Whisky Maker.
Rare Cask has been crafted from Spanish and American sherry seasoned oak casks, a high proportion of them being first fill, including some of the most precious and scarce casks.
Collectively these factors have given rise to an exquisite whisky with a splendidly rich and resonant hue, and an unmistakably woody whisky.
Limited to 1 per customer.
Nose: Opulent, yet soft and slightly meandering, picture an orchestra setting up: quiet vanilla with deep notes. Then oak conducts, mature and elegant, with patience only time delivers.
Palate: The spicy quartet leads, loud and full, unwavering in their performance. Raisin dares to temper - and succeeds – but oak takes control; timeless, polished, rich and resonating. Vanilla and chocolate compliment each other in the background.
Finish: Light citrus zest, yet full and warming.
Whiskyfun has scored this Macallan Rare Cask 87/100 overall on their site through customer recommendations.
Serge described it as ‘seriously, I think this is very good, and probably much more ‘Macallan’ than other newish bottlings.’