We’re in the season of gifting and it can often be a fraught time – especially for those hard-to-buy people in everyone’s lives.
But, one surefire way to get to many a person’s heart is through the wonderful world of whisky and The Macallan has several expressions that are ideal for that special someone.
Of particular note is The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old. A balanced single malt whisky created by bringing the perfect harmony of two oaks into one exceptional single malt whisky. The double cask whiskies are aged in two types of oak, in specially selected hand-crafted casks seasoned with dry Oloroso sherry.
Sherry seasoned American oak adds delicate vanilla to the subtle spice of European oak, delivering a whisky with a sweeter, warmer taste and character. American oak imparts delicate flavors of vanilla, citrus and butterscotch. European oak delivers the unmistakable subtle spice of The Macallan.
Once matured after 15 years, these two exceptional whiskies unite to create a distinctive single malt with a sweeter, warmer taste and character. Enjoy it neat, over ice or in a serve like the below recipe. SRP $180.
Double Cask 15 Cocktail – The Macallan Sour
Ingredients:
- The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old
- 20ml lemon juice
- 10ml brown sugar syrup
- Egg white
- Oloroso sherry float
Method:
- Shake all ingredients, except sherry, into an ice filled shaker.
- Strain into glass over ice.
- Using a bar spoon, slowly layer the sherry over the top of the cocktail.
Those looking for something a little different need go no further than The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old. A perfectly balanced single malt whisky matured for 18 years in both American and European sherry seasoned oak casks. Sherry seasoned American oak adds delicate vanilla to the subtle spice of European oak, delivering a whisky with a sweeter, warmer taste and character. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. SRP $380.
Finally, let’s not forget The Macallan Double Cask 30 Years Old. Matured for 30 years in a harmonious union of sherry seasoned American and European oak casks, to create a sweeter, warmer taste and character. The sherry seasoned American oak imparts delicate, sweet flavors, while the European oak delivers the subtle and classic style of The Macallan. At an SRP of $4,750, it’s very special indeed.
