Macallan Reflexion
MACALLAN Reflexion represents the natural colour and beauty of The Macallan – a true reflection of the foremost influence of first fill sherry seasoned oak casks.
TASTING NOTES Aroma- Nice nose, Maduro tobacco, dark chocolate, leather, prune, fig, orange, dates. Palate- A bit watery but big bold earthy sherry notes. Tobacco, bakers chocolate, leather, prune, dry. Finish- Good flavours but weak, finish and quite a lot of wood.
Johnnie Walker King George V
Our makers drew on our archives to hand-select whiskies from distilleries that existed during his reign. This includes some of the rarest in our reserves, including irreplaceable casks from the now-closed Port Ellen distillery. Much like its namesake, it has a great depth of character and elegant reserve.
John Walker & Sons King George V TASTING NOTES SMELL- Sweet, smoky aromas from Port Ellen greet you. It’s followed by notes of orange, raisins, figs and cinnamon.
TASTE- Abundant spice and dried fruits from Speyside and Highland whiskies are perfectly balanced with vanilla.
FINISH- Port Ellen gives a coastal smokiness that gathers momentum through the long finish.
THE MACALLAN THE HARMONY COLLECTION RICH CACAO
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
In homage to its chocolate influence, The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is presented in a 100% recyclable gift box, made using discarded husks from cacao pods.
A by-product in the chocolate-making process, these husks would have been sent to landfill or destroyed but have now been reborn with a renewed purpose.
Sustainable packaging
FRONT AND BACK LABEL
Made from 15% organic cacao shell, 40% post-consumer waste, 45% FSC virgin fibre.
SHOULDER LABEL
Made from virgin fibre 100% - FSC certified.
OUTER BOX WRAP
15% organic cacao shell, 1% Miscantheses (to provide texture), 40% post-consumer waste, 44% virgin fibre.
BOX RIBBON
The ribbon is made from 81% virgin wood pulp (necessary for strength/durability), 12.5% ink, 6% bonding agents. The wood pulp is FSC certified and is virgin material.
Macallan Rare Cask
Rare Cask's rich mahogany-red whisky showcases two of The Macallan’s greatest and most defining strengths - sherry seasoned oak casks and natural colour.
TASTING NOTES COLOUR- Ruby red. NOSE- Soft notes of opulent vanilla and raisin give way to a sweet ensemble of apple, lemon, and orange. All balanced by a spicy quartet of root ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. PALATE- This spicy quartet are unwavering. Oak resonates, timeless, polished and rich. Vanilla and chocolate lead the finale along with a light citrus zest. FINISH- Warming and woody.
(P) Togouchi Japanese Whisky 15 Years Old
The 15-year-old version of Togouchi's blended whisky. A combination of whiskies from Canada and Scotland, which are blended together and aged in a Japanese railway tunnel. Nutty, chocolatey and spicy.
TASTING NOTESNose- Soft pastry dusted with cinnamon, pear and hints of dried earth.
Palate- Nutty malt complemented by milk chocolate, joined by a helping of caraway.
Finish- Peppercorn, vanilla and a lingering peatiness.
Macallan Night On Earth In Scotland
THE EXPERIENCE
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COLOUR
Warm Ember -
AROMA
Vanilla, butter rich, baked apple, baking biscuits, plum and almond -
PALATE
Soft velvety sweetness reminiscent of shortbread with a rich mouth coating, vanilla sweetness, with lightly toasted marshmallow, dried oranges, fig and cinnamon -
FINISH
Medium finish with sweet butterscotch and freshly baked biscuits -
ABV
40%
THE GIFT
This release is about a special time of year and the vibrant, playful design of the packaging reflects the joyous celebratory nature of the occasion. The unique, multi-layered gift box showcases Erica Dorn’s bespoke abstract designs and the packaging’s colour palette also expresses the Hogmanay story.
Red is a colour synonymous with our history and heritage. This is the outside colour and represents fire, created by the coal traditionally gifted during the Scottish custom of first footing, as well as providing connotations of good fortune, success, happiness and vitality.
Upon opening the gift box you discover a blue interior, representing the night skies of Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) and the blue from the national flag of Scotland, the Saltire.
As the presentation box is opened, the bottle is surrounded by rich amber colours, shining like opening a chest of gold. This represents the Scottish shortbread, a rich, sweet biscuit consumed at Hogmanay, which is also present in the whisky notes.
"Crafting A Night On Earth In Scotland has been an extremely personal experience for me, which took me back to growing up in our family home in Speyside, just across the river from The Macallan Estate."
Sarah Burgess
Aberfeldy 21 Years Old
Launched in October of 2005, this 21 year old lies at the core of the Aberfeldy range and is something of a flagship for the brand. A superb example of what the distillery can produce.
ABERFELDY 21 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT WHISKY
TASTING NOTES Nose: Honey, fruity. Thick malt, enlivened by a fresh, zesty quality. Palate: Smooth, vanilla, undulating, refined smoke. Finish: Peters out gently, perhaps some ripe white peach notes and a good wave of honey.
Glenmorangie Signet
A delicious no-age-statement dram from Glenmorangie, some of the spirit in Signet has been made using a unique heavily roasted chocolate malt that really beefs up the rich flavours. The packaging is impressive, too.
Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Scotch Whisky TASTING NOTES Aroma- A strong Aruba espresso fused with a treacly plum pudding, rich with sherry and candied orange peel. Palate- A contrast of rich sweetness with an explosive crackle of sizzling spices and bitter mocha. Finish- A fresh spring-like breeze of mint with a bright citrus lemony-green quality.
Old Pulteney 21 Years Old
Pulteney is the most northerly mainland distillery in Scotland and known for their love of the sea – some of which rolls over into their whisky. The 21 year old is a mix of fino sherry and refill bourbon cask matured whisky and sits at the top of their regular range.
TASTING NOTES
Aroma- Full bodied with traces of fruits (apples and pears), slightly fragrant with spicy overtones
Palate- mint chocolate, walnuts and orange develop into Turkish delight and summer flowers
The Balvenie Double Wood 17 Years Old
Similar to the popular 12-year-old expression, Balvenie has been aging in two kinds of casks. Their primary difference is what has extended the cask maturity by 5 years. An excellent edition for the year of 2012.
TASTING NOTES Aroma- Elegant and complex oak, vanilla, honeyed sweetness and a hint of green apple. Palate- Sweet with dried fruits, sherbet spice, toasted almonds and cinnamon, layered with a richness of creamy toffee notes and traces of oak and deep vanilla. Finish- Vanilla oak, honey and spicy sweetness.
