The Macallan Rare Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
The Macallan Rare Cask (2019 Release Batch 1) — a distinctive premium Macallan created from a hand-selected marriage of rare sherry-seasoned oak casks. Non-age-statement but with clear premium positioning; a "Master's selection" expression that showcases Macallan's most treasured cask stocks.
Why you'll love it
- Deep dried fruit, warm baking spice, dark chocolate, refined aged oak — full Macallan Sherry Oak intensity
- Hand-selected rare cask marriage — Master Whisky Maker's premium cask expression
- Perfect for serious sherry cask enthusiasts, collectors, and premium gifting
- Presented in the celebrated Rare Cask premium packaging
Perfect pairings
Aged blue cheeses, dark chocolate with candied orange, roasted duck with cherry, or Christmas cake. Also excellent as a contemplative after-dinner pour.
Perfect for
- Serious sherry cask whisky enthusiasts
- Macallan collectors seeking non-age-statement premium expressions
- Milestone birthdays and premium corporate gifts
- Rare Cask series collectors
Compare with
Prefer a defined age statement at similar tier? The Macallan 18 Sherry Oak ($588) delivers 18 YO Sherry Oak mastery. Or explore the peak: Macallan 25 Sherry Oak (2025 Release) ($3,288).
Frequently asked
What makes Rare Cask "rare"?
The Rare Cask expression is created from a hand-selected marriage of Macallan's most treasured sherry-seasoned oak casks — including casks that would rarely make it into standard age-statement releases. Master's selection at premium positioning.
Why 2019 Release Batch 1?
Rare Cask is released in specific batches. The 2019 Release Batch 1 is a particular vintage of this ongoing series — different batches feature different cask marriages, adding collector interest.
How does it compare with 18 Sherry Oak?
The 18 SO has a defined age statement (minimum 18 years). Rare Cask is non-age-statement but uses hand-selected rare casks. Different positioning; both are premium Sherry Oak Macallans.
Quick facts
- Region: Speyside (Craigellachie, Scotland)
- Release: Rare Cask 2019 Release Batch 1
- Style: Non-age-statement, hand-selected rare cask marriage
- Volume: 70cl
- Cask: Hand-selected sherry-seasoned oak marriage
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Opulent and aromatic — caramelised sherried fruit, dark caramel, vanilla, dried fig, gentle baking spice, leather, and polished oak — luxurious and beautifully composed.
PALATE
Velvety and rich — honeyed sherried fruit, vanilla cream, dark toffee, dried apricot, gentle leather, ginger, and integrated first-fill sherry oak — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Long and warmly oaked — lingering dried fruit, dark caramel, sherried oak, gentle leather, and a slow warming spice depth fading slowly — refined and beautifully composed.
ABV: 43% ABV
