{"product_id":"the-macallan-30-years-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-double-cask","title":"The Macallan 30 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Double Cask","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Macallan Distillery was founded in 1824 in Craigellachie, Scotland, and has become one of the most revered names in single malt Scotch whisky. Known for its deep commitment to oak cask maturation and traditional craftsmanship, The Macallan builds its legacy on creating whiskies of richness, complexity and balance. The distillery’s approach focuses heavily on wood selection, aging and the interaction between spirit and cask, which defines its house style.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Master Distiller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eProduced by The Macallan under The Edrington Group, the whisky is created under the oversight of the Master Whisky Maker and Whisky Mastery Team. This team is responsible for cask selection, maturation decisions and marrying components to achieve a balanced, elegant expression. Kirsteen Campbell has been a prominent Master Whisky Maker in The Macallan’s recent releases, emphasizing wood’s role in flavour development.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaw Materials and Terroir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMade from \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% malted Scottish barley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and pure Speyside water, this single malt reflects high-quality raw materials that contribute to texture and sweetness. While whisky does not have “terroir” in the wine sense, the local water source and barley quality influence mouthfeel and fermentation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Method and Still Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDistilled in traditional \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at The Macallan Distillery, the new make spirit produced is rich and concentrated. This foundational spirit is receptive to long maturation and develops complexity through extended time in oak casks.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation and Cask Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAged for \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e30 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a combination of \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esherry-seasoned American oak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esherry-seasoned European oak casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the Double Cask method blends the influence of both wood types. American oak brings creamy vanilla and citrus sweetness; European oak delivers spice, dried fruit and deeper structural oak influence. The disciplined cask management over three decades emphasizes balance and maturity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Golden-acorn hue with entirely natural colouring from extended oak maturation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Honeycomb, sweet toffee, red apple, fig and vanilla.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Layers of dried fruits (figs, raisins), warm spices (cinnamon, ginger), Madagascan vanilla, subtle oak and dark chocolate.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Exceptionally long and warm with lingering sweet oak, soft spice and toffee sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing and Consumption Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePairs elegantly with \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edark chocolate desserts, crème brûlée, pecan pie, mature cheeses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (such as blue or aged Gouda), and \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eroasted or spiced nuts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Due to its depth and age, it is best enjoyed as a contemplative \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eafter-dinner dram\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rather than as a cocktail base.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eServe \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a tulip-shaped or \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn glass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eroom temperature (18–20 °C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to concentrate aromas and flavours. A few drops of pure water can help open aromatic layers; avoid ice if you want the fullest sensory experience.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eStore \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eupright\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations. Whisky does \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enot continue to age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e once bottled, but if stored properly, its quality will remain stable and enjoyable for many years.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Composition and Percentage Used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e100% malted barley, consistent with single malt Scotch whisky regulations.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (86 proof).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelsea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922257428694,"sku":null,"price":36000.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/TheMacallan30YearsOldHighlandSingleMaltScotchWhiskyDoubleCask.png?v=1773667717","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/the-macallan-30-years-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-double-cask","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}