The Macallan – Rare Cask Black (70cl, 48%)

The Macallan Rare Cask Black is a Highland single malt bottled at 48% in a 70cl bottle. It was put together from fewer than 100 casks maturing at the Macallan distillery, and it has a smoky character that sets it apart from the rest of the Macallan range. It is non-chill-filtered. The nose brings peat smoke together with dried fruits, nutmeg, ginger and polished oak, alongside dates, figs and raisins. On the palate a dry smokiness gives way to softer oak, and the finish is long and fruity with a touch of wood smoke.