Whisky Macallan, "Colour Collection" 15 Years Old, gift box, 0.7 L
Tasting Notes
Whiskey saturated copper-amber color.
The taste of whiskey balanced, delicate, with notes of dried fruit, with hints of oak and spice. A long soft finish.
The fresh scent of whiskey combines notes of fruit and vanilla.
Whiskey can be used both in pure form or in cocktails.
Interesting Facts
Macallan - the oldest luxury Scottish single malt whiskey. Its ideal reputation formed by the best masters of their craft for nearly 200 years. A distinctive feature of the product line Fine Oak is maturing in barrels of three kinds. Sherry casks from European oak whiskey give a rich flavor with hints of dried fruit, spices and chocolate. Sherry casks of American oak tones are added lemon, coconut and toffee and oak barrels of bourbon - the scent of flowers and the sweet notes of vanilla and fresh fruit. Whisky Macallan - an indispensable attribute of luxury and style!
Macallan Distillery was founded in the XVIII century, and official permission to manufacture whiskey she was one of the first in Scotland - in 1824. During its long history the brand Macallan had many owners, but eventually was acquired by Roderick Kemp, and after his death went to the daughters. The fact that women's control distillery - a very rare event in the world of whiskey. Perhaps this is why Macallan is characterized by particularly gentle and delicate taste. At the last auction of vintage alcohol in Glasgow in 2009, a bottle of whiskey Macallan 50 Year Old was sold at auction for an impressive 11,750 pounds, thus becoming the most expensive bottle of whiskey Macallan ever sold.
Producer's description
The Macallan distillery was founded in the 18th century, and it was one of the first in Scotland to receive official permission to produce whiskey in 1824. During its long history, the Macallan brand has changed many owners, but was eventually acquired by Roderick Kemp, and after his death, it was left to his daughters. The fact of female management of the distillery is a very rare event in the world of whiskey. Perhaps this is why Macallan has a particularly delicate and gentle taste. At the last auction of vintage alcohol in Glasgow 2009, a bottle of Macallan 50-year-old whiskey was sold at auction for an impressive £11,750, thus becoming the most expensive bottle of Macallan whiskey ever sold.
The Macallan company is today the largest producer of single malt whisky in Scotland. It is distinguished by its commitment to local traditions. Macallan products have become one of the symbols of traditional Great Britain. That is why in the film "Skyfall" James Bond drinks Macallan 50-year-old whisky, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the franchise about Her Majesty's spy.
