Description
The Macallan Rare Cask Batch No. 1 86 Proof (43% ABV) marks a significant pivot for the distillery’s premium small-batch series, representing the first of three controlled releases issued during the 2018 calendar year. This Highland Single Malt is vatted from exactly 50 hand-selected sherry butts, a volume constraint that ensures tight quality control over the final spirit’s complexity. The maturation profile is defined by “first-fill” mastery, utilizing a blend of European and American oak casks seasoned with Oloroso sherry in Jerez, Spain.
These rare vessels contribute to a deep, natural mahogany-red hue and a structural palate of polished oak, vanilla, and chocolate. The 2018 redesign introduced a more angular bottle silhouette and a textured presentation box, signaling its role as a key collectible within the Macallan portfolio.
Size: 700ml
Proof: 86 (43% ABV)
Origin: Speyside, Scotland
Distillery: Macallan
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