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Macallan Rare Cask Batch No.1 (2018 Release)
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Macallan Rare Cask Batch No.1 (2018 Release)

Whiskey Single Malt Highlands No age statement 43% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector Top 8% of whiskey
24 reviews raw average 4.56

About this bottle

The Macallan has relaunched and repackaged the Rare Cask series which was first introduced in 2014. This collection will now feature both batch and year release with 2018 expecting two more releases. Subsequent years will feature four batches per year. The Rare Cask series features both American and European oak sherry seasoned casks with a high proportion of them being first-fill. Single malt from approximately 50 sherry butts will be used in per batch. The Macallan Rare Cask Batch No.1 (2018 Release) is available beginning September 2018.

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 3 parsed reviews.

RobCrowley 5.0

I bought this for the first time as I was down to my last drops of 18. I was eager to compare the two heavy-weights side by side. Rare is a little more daring, slightly spicy yet smooth and old. A savory mix of plum, raisin, sherry and spice. The dark fruits and old leather dance beautifully together in your mouth. The finish is sticky and keeps going and going. I found myself licking my gums long after my glass was empty. 18 is more refined, a bit more smoky, less spicy and for me doesn’t seem quite as aged. Both are wonderful, and I can see cases on both sides for which is the better bottle. In the end I give the edge to Rare Cask, it seems more daring and has its own special character that I love.

Pdaboy Hong 5.0

soft sherry, fresh berries, fresh oak wood and a little nut stretch from the nose over the palate to a mid-length finish

ginester 5.0

Rich, creamy, plum,

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