{"product_id":"macallan-gold-double-cask","title":"The Macallan Gold Double Cask","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Macallan Double Cask Gold is a discontinued, non age statement Speyside single malt that sits at an interesting point in Macallan's modern history.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe whisky began life as The Macallan Gold, introduced in 2012 as part of the colour led 1824 Series. When Macallan discontinued that range in 2018, Gold survived: the same whisky was renamed Double Cask Gold, moved into the newly created Double Cask family and received new bottle and packaging. Macallan itself confirms that Double Cask Gold is the former 1824 Series Gold under its new identity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt combines whisky matured in American and European oak casks seasoned with Oloroso sherry, bringing together the sweeter vanilla-led influence of American oak with the dried fruit and spice associated with Macallan's European oak maturation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burnished gold, entirely natural, with no added colouring. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy butterscotch and toffee apple lead into candied orange, vanilla custard and fresh oak. It's unmistakably Macallan, but lighter and brighter than the heavily sherried expressions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed and smooth, with citrus, raisins and caramel, followed by cinnamon, ginger and gentle wood spice. There's plenty of sweetness from the American oak without becoming sticky. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and gently drying, with lingering oak, sweet spice and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Cask Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e American \u0026amp; European oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Seasoning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oloroso sherry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Expression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan Gold – 1824 Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Cask Release Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2018–2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discontinued \/ Archive Expression\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"com_Grant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40586668179479,"sku":"","price":3999.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Untitleddesign-2023-11-24T143639.058.jpg?v=1700829449","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/af\/products\/macallan-gold-double-cask","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}