Macallan Gold 1824 Series Single Malt Whisky
The Macallan was one of the first distillers in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then, Macallan has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies. The creation of The Macallan draws on the vital contributing influences of Spain, North America and Scotland – and of their respective natural raw materials, combined with traditional methods and craftsmanship.
The Macallan distillery was founded by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. The original name of the area was “Maghellan”, taken from the Gaelic word “magh”, meaning fertile ground and “Ellan”, from the Monk St.Fillan – who held a close association with the church that stood in the grounds of The Macallan Estate until 1400. Farmers had been making whisky on their Speyside farms in the area for centuries, using their surplus barley during the quieter winter months.
Macallan released a new four-part range – The Macallan 1824 Series, which is discerned by the colour of the liquid rather than age.
The Series launched September 2013 in the UK, matured in both American oak and Spanish oak Oloroso sherry casks.
The Macallan 1824 Series is separate to The Macallan 1824 Collection that is currently exclusively available in global travel retail. The Series may come to be known as ‘The Colour Range’ in time.
Limited Edition packaging and comes with two branded Macallan tumblers.
Nose: Lemon citrus, then orange peel and an interlacing sweetness that softens but does not eliminate the zest. A quiet note of vanilla is followed by dark chocolate with lingering floral and light oak notes.
Taste: Citrus and boiled sweets rule the palate, along with hints of ginger and cinnamon, while soft oak tones reveal toasted apples.
Finish: Medium sweet, malty and slightly dry.
Note: Product has come from a private collection, minor markings are inevitable and collectors should have reasonable expectations in this regard.
