Founded in 1824, the century-old Scotch whiskey manufacturer considers the Double Cask range the heart of their portfolio of single malts
In light of the success of The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old which was introduced in 2016, the Scotch whiskey brand presents two new additions to the collection: The Macallan Double Cask 15 and 18 Years Old.
TATLER TIP: ‘Double cask’ refers to the use of both American and European oak sherry casks, which imbues the whisky with a warm, velvety mouthfeel.
Since 2018, The Macallan has been manufacturing whiskies at its £140 million distillery, The Macallan Estate on Speyside. Casks filled with sherry from Europe and America are shipped to the distillery, where they undergo years of ageing before the best spirits are selected and combined to create the Double Cask line.
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With a golden butterscotch tone, The Double Cask 15 Years Old is characterised by flavours of sweet raisins, wood spice and vanilla, giving the liquid a velvety texture. The Double Cask 18 Years Old, on the other hand, has a rich amber honey hue, with the aroma of ginger, toffee and spices such as cloves and nutmeg. These flavour profiles are due to the use of casks from Europe, which gives the finished product a touch of spice, and America, which contributes subtly sweet aromas of vanilla.
