The Macallan Rare Cask, Batch No. 1 combines knowledge, skill, and craftsmanship to create a remarkable whisky worthy of its name. Drawn from the broadest spectrum of casks used in maturation on The Macallan Estate, it's a vatting of 50 hand-selected sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks, a high proportion of them first-fill. Bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof).

A Whisky Defined by Rarity

Far less than 1% of casks maturing at the distillery are identified as fitting to bestow the Rare Cask name. With rarity at its core, each batch differs slightly in makeup, and some of the casks used are so rare they will never be used again in any other Macallan expression. Rare Cask was introduced as a batch-numbered, year-dated release in 2018, and this is the very first release in that series, Batch No. 1.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: opulent vanilla and raisin, with apple, lemon, and orange.
• Palate: polished oak, vanilla, and chocolate, with a light citrus zest.
• Finish: full and warming.

How to Enjoy It

Sip it neat in a whisky glass to fully appreciate its rich, woody complexity, or add a single drop of water to open up the vanilla and dried fruit further.

Product Details

• Brand: The Macallan
• Type: Single malt Scotch whisky, sherry oak cask
• Batch: No. 1
• Size: 750ml
• ABV: 43% (86 proof)
• Region: Speyside, Scotland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ABV of Macallan Rare Cask?

It is bottled at 43% ABV, which is 86 proof.

What does "Batch No. 1" mean?

Starting in 2018, Macallan began releasing Rare Cask in numbered, year-dated batches, each a vatting of 50 hand-selected sherry casks. This is the first release in that numbered series.

Will every bottle of Rare Cask taste the same?

No. Rare Cask is built to highlight the Estate's rarest casks, so its makeup differs slightly from batch to batch.

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