{"product_id":"the-macallan-rare-cask-original-release-2014-2018","title":"The Macallan Rare Cask Original Release 2014–2018 (1824 Masters Series)","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 Rare Cask Original Release is the first generation of Rare Cask, introduced in 2014 as part of The Macallan's premium 1824 Masters Series.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is the important distinction: this is not one of the later numbered Rare Cask batches. The original Rare Cask was produced from 2014 until 2018, when the 1824 Series was discontinued and Macallan transformed Rare Cask into the numbered small batch releases we know today. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMacallan whisky maker Bob Dalgarno selected whisky from 16 different cask styles at the time, reportedly the greatest number Macallan had brought together in a single expression. The maturation incorporated both Spanish and American oak, with a particularly high proportion of first-fill sherry-seasoned casks. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMacallan's original packaging goes even further, stating that the casks selected represented less than 1% of the casks maturing at The Macallan Distillery, wording that is also documented on contemporary listings of this original release. \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 Deep mahogany with rich reddish amber tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic sherried Macallan. Vanilla and raisins lead into apple, lemon and orange, followed by increasingly aromatic notes of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. \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 Rich and oak-driven, with dried fruit, sultanas and raisins alongside vanilla, dark chocolate and citrus zest. Ginger and nutmeg provide spice while the sherry-seasoned oak gives the whisky its weight and depth. \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 Long, warming and woody, with lingering vanilla, chocolate, citrus, oak and spice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 Rare Cask – Original Release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1824 Masters Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014–2018\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 Programme:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 different cask styles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish \u0026amp; American oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Influence:\u003c\/strong\u003e High proportion of first-fill sherry-seasoned oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasks Selected:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less than 1% of casks maturing at Macallan, according to the original release presentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bob Dalgarno\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy gatefold presentation case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discontinued \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original Rare Cask was first launched in the United States in October 2014, before being introduced to the UK in 2015. It formed part of Macallan's higher end 1824 Masters Series and remained in that format until the entire 1824 range was discontinued in 2018. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter that, Rare Cask changed substantially. Macallan retained the name but moved to individually identified batches, beginning with Batch No. 1 2018. The numbered releases therefore shouldn't be confused with this earlier bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eModern Rare Cask is still very good whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBut this is the Rare Cask that came before all the Batch No. 1, Batch No. 2, 2020 Release, 2021 Release business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's the original interpretation: 16 different cask styles, Spanish and American oak, a heavy emphasis on first-fill sherry casks and selection from less than 1% of Macallan's maturing stock. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's also unmistakably Macallan. Raisins, orange, chocolate, vanilla, warming spice and polished oak, precisely the sort of profile that built the distillery's reputation with sherry-cask whisky.\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":45519673917463,"sku":null,"price":7499.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/The_Macallan_Rare_Cask_Original_Release_2014_2018_1824_Masters_Series.jpg?v=1789544027","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/af\/products\/the-macallan-rare-cask-original-release-2014-2018","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}