INTERNATIONAL. The latest addition to The Macallan 1824 Collection, which is exclusive to travel retail, is being unveiled in selected airports around the world.
The Macallan 1824 Collection Limited Release MMXI consists of 1,824 bottles of a single malt whisky which has been selected at the peak of its maturity.
Bottled at 48.2%abv, The Macallan Limited Release MMXI has been aged in sherry oak casks, some of which were first fill, creating fruity characteristics with hints of toffee apple, caramelised ginger and spice, with a long finish.
This super-premium edition is presented in a decanter which sets off its deep mahogany tones, topped with a silver dress stopper and set in a rosewood burl display box.
The Macallan Limited Release MMXI is being rolled out in high-profile locations such as Tasa Meng in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport; Sky Connection in Hong Kong International Airport; and with Lotte at Incheon International Airport.
The Edrington Group Area Director Global Travel Retail Steven Sleigh said: “The response to the travel retail exclusive 1824 Collection has been extraordinary and the demand for the first Limited Release decanter, the most premium expression in the collection, far exceeded supply. The Macallan 1824 Limited Release MMXI decanter is a very refined and elegant addition to the collection and the whisky it contains is superb.”
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The Macallan 1824 Collection Limited Release MMXI consists of just 1,824 bottles, completing the 1824 Collection |
1824 Limited Release MMXI Tasting notes
• Colour – Mahogany
• Nose – Rich in blackcurrant and prunes. Toffee apple, caramelised ginger, wood spice and burnished oak
• Palate – Nutmeg, sweet ginger, clove with summer fruits and dates, subtle oak in background
• Finish – Medium: long, initially drying, fruity and spicy.
Select Oak: Testament to The Macallan’s knowledge and mastery of wood, Select Oak is crafted from a combination of five cask types.
Whisky Maker’s Edition: Crafted by The Macallan Whisky Maker for his personal enjoyment and bottled at his preferred strength of 42.8%abv, this single malt is layered with fruit and spice.
Estate Reserve: This classic style Macallan is non-chill filtered and includes a parcel of especially reserved casks. These sherry seasoned Spanish oak hogsheads are said to deliver great richness and intensity.
Oscuro: Drawn exclusively from sherry seasoned oak casks, a very high proportion of which are “˜first fill’, Oscuro is described as dark, luscious and deeply satisfying.
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