The Macallan 16 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.8%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £650
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Honey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit
- Description
- The Macallan's Exceptional Single Cask series showcases Speyside single malt at its most refined, with this 16-year-old matured in European oak sherry hogshead and bottled at natural cask strength (57.8% ABV). The extended sherry influence brings layers of dried fruit, rich chocolate, and warming spice, while the cask imparts a deep mahogany color and velvety texture. A limited release of just 283 bottles, this represents The Macallan's commitment to single-cask quality. Best savored neat or with minimal water to appreciate its complexity and depth.
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The Macallan 16 Year Old 2002 - Exceptional Single Cask is a 16-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 57.8% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, honey, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Macallan's Exceptional Single Cask series showcases Speyside single malt at its most refined, with this 16-year-old matured in European oak sherry hogshead and bottled at natural cask strength (57.8% ABV). The extended sherry influence brings layers of dried fruit, rich chocolate, and warming spice, while the cask imparts a deep mahogany color and velvety texture. A limited release of just 283 bottles, this represents The Macallan's commitment to single-cask quality. Best savored neat or with minimal water to appreciate its complexity and depth.
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