Product Description

The Macallan 15 Year Old Double Cask is matured in a perfect balance of Sherry-seasoned American oak and European oak casks for 15 years. This creates a richer, more complex profile than the 12 YO, with sweetness, vanilla, and subtle oak spice.

Style/Type

Highland single malt whisky

Company/Producer

The Macallan

Stated Age

15 Years

ABV

43% (standard bottling)

Available Sizes

700ml standard, duty-free as available

Color

Golden butterscotch (100% natural, no caramel added)

Cask Type

Hand-picked American and European oak casks, both Sherry-seasoned

Market Positioning

Premium Highland single malt with sweetness and complexity, positioned above the 12 YO for collectors and enthusiasts.

Distillery Location

Highlands, Scotland

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Dried fruit, toffee, vanilla, baked apple, balanced by honey and chocolate

Palate

Sweet raisin and sultana, hints of vanilla, wood spice, and citrus

Finish

Warm, lingering ginger note, turning to caramel and dairy cream

Balance/Complexity

Smooth integration of Sherry oak sweetness with American oak vanilla, rich and layered

The Macallan 15 YO Double Cask Whisky price in Kolkata

Signature Recipes/Serves: The Butterscotch Old Fashioned

• Ingredients: 60ml Macallan 15 Double Cask, 5ml maple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, orange peel

• Method: Stir with a large clear ice cube. Maple syrup enhances the butterscotch and vanilla characteristics of the 15 YO.

FAQs

1. How is it different from the 12-year-old?

Extra three years in the wood add a creamier mouthfeel and deeper baked apple and butterscotch notes compared to the fresher 12 YO.

2. Is it better than the Sherry Oak 15?

The Double Cask is sweeter and more vanilla-forward due to American oak, while the Sherry Oak is spicier and drier.

3. Should I add water?

At 43% ABV, it is smooth, but a few drops of water can unlock subtle citrus and chocolate notes.

4. Is it a good investment bottle?

While collectible, the 15 YO Double Cask is generally bought for premium consumption. Older Sherry Oak expressions typically hold higher investment value.

5. Why the higher price?

Macallan uses some of the most expensive bespoke Sherry-seasoned American oak casks in the industry.

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