The Macallan Oscuro is drawn exclusively from oak casks seasoned with Oloroso Sherry. An exceptionally high proportion of these are first fill, which endow the whisky with a rich, deep colour and intense flavour.
When the casks are at the peak of maturation, the whisky is gently reduced to 46.5% alcohol by volume with natural spring water drawn from boreholes deep under The Macallan Estate. It is then matured in slumbering casks for at least six months, allowing the flavours to ‘marry’ and harmonise. It undergoes no further strength reduction and is non-chill filtered at ambient room temperature before being bottled for your enjoyment.
Tasting Notes:
Colour: Burnished copper.
Nose: Ripened woodland fruits, dark chocolate, orange, creamy vanilla.
Palate: Delicate fruits, rich sweetness and spice. Dried figs, ripe oranges and a hint of crisp apples.
Finish: Full and lingering with a hint or warming wood smoke.
"Oh if all sherried whiskies could be that kind - and taste bud-blowingly fabulous!" - Jim Murray, Whisky Bible 2020
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Aggregate Score95.5
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| Country: | Scotland |
| Region: | Speyside |
| Brand: | Macallan |
| Alcohol Volume: | 46.5% |
| Standard Drinks: | 25.99 |
| Size: | 700mL |
| Age: | NAS |
| Style: | Scotch Whisky |
