

The finish is long, fruity with an elegant wood smoke.

A dry smokiness reveals itself yielding to softer oak tones. Intensity of flavor from a timeless thread of peat smoke, Rare Cask Black combines dried fruits, nutmeg, ginger and beautifully polished oak plus dates, figs and raisins, heavy but sweet.
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This unexpected flavor still delivers the full bodied richness of the spirit’s DNA from 100 percent sherry seasoned European and American oak casks, of which most are first fill. It is a Macallan with a surprisingly yet subtle distinctive smoky flavor. The Macallan Rare Cask Black is truly extraordinary unlike any other Macallan today. Due to the number of cask types involved and the length of time taken to identify them, it has taken longer to create Rare Cask Black than any other expression of The Macallan. Not known for its smoky whiskies, this whisky typifies Macallan’s commitment to creativity, innovation and experimentation. Less than 100 casks maturing at The Macallan distillery have contributed to the creation of this out of character whisky. A unique, travel retail exclusive, premium all-black bestows Rare Cask Black with a visual identity that sets it apart in the channel and mirrors the spirit’s unexpected flavor profile – a surprisingly yet subtle distinctive smoky flavor. It signals a bold departure from The Macalllan’s traditional look. The Macallan Rare Cask Black is truly extraordinary unlike any other Macallan today.
