asked what is so good about Macallan Whiskey that even Papa Jack Ma likes it? ——To answer this question, you can write another article. However, there are so many articles about McAllen in WeChat, so I won't go into a long discussion, just talk about the points I care about most-that is, those factors related to flavor.
First of all, the ultra-small distiller is equipped with only 16% of the wine core. The shape and operation of
still determine the style of new make. The ultra-small distiller used by Macallan can reduce the adsorption of flavor substances, allowing the new wine to retain the richest flavor substances and heavy oiliness.
This is the basis for its long-term aging. (On the contrary, the new wines of some wineries have very refreshing styles, which are not able to withstand long-term aging; wines that do not undergo long-term aging are not very affordable.)
This super rich A full new wine is most suitable for aging in a sherry barrel with the same full flavor.
As we all know, McAllen's deep cultivation in the field of sherry barrels is unmatched in the industry.
In the original oak forest area of northern Spain, McAllen has been involved in the production of oak barrels since the selection of materials, and has been tracking to the warehouse of Sherry Winery in southern Spain to supervise the infiltration of sherry into oak barrels.
The production time of a Macallan Sherry barrel is as long as 6 years, which is far higher than the industry average, and it is fully supervised by oak masters with more than 40 years of experience.
——In contrast, most other wineries can only directly purchase finished sherry barrels.
Using these sherry barrel-aged whiskeys produced from scratch is the guarantee of the Macallan's high-quality flavor. The new wine produced by
is suitable for long-term aging in oak barrels, and is constantly improving the production and use of oak barrels. The final product is also full and complex. This style that old gluttons and senior collectors will like (after all, most people drink whiskey) Drink from light to strong).
Therefore, the regular version of Macallan mid-to-high vintage whisky (18 years or above) is the whisky version of Feitian Moutai (a luxury that ordinary people can touch); while the limited edition and extremely rare old Macallans are It is in the cup of billionaires and often breaks records at auction houses.
For example, at the end of last year, a bottle of Macallan aged 60 years in oak barrels set an auction record of 1.5 million pounds (about 13.62 million yuan) for a single bottle in 1926.
And the record broken by this bottle of wine is actually held by the other two bottles of Macallan in 1926.
Therefore, Michael Jackson (not the one who sings and dances) in the whisky writing and review industry has also settled the Macallan: for collectors, no whiskey can have the magic of Macallan. It is not surprising that
is hailed as the "Rolls Royce of Single Malt Whisky".
Of course, always looking at the wine at the auction house is a bit ungrounded. Let's introduce a luxury that ordinary people can touch: the Macallan 18-year-old Sherry barrel.
This wine has been aged in sherry barrels for at least 18 years. It is rich in layers, fruity, and heavy-bodied. It is the iconic flavor of Macallan. Under the action of the sherry barrel, it has the aroma of dried fruit and ginger root, as well as the aroma of vanilla and cinnamon. It has the characteristics of rich and rich high land area and the unique sweetness of the Speyside winery.
Therefore, this whisky received 92 points from Wine Enthusiast, calling it a "balanced and complex" whiskey, and was highly praised by the authoritative magazine Whisky Magazine. In addition, McAllen was one of the most praised works by experts since the establishment of the factory in 18 years.
So, today’s good wine recommendation is it:
Macallan 18-year-old Sherry Cask Scotch Single Malt Whisky
Macallan 18YO Sherry Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Category: Whiskey
Place of Origin: Scotland
Alcohol: 43% abv
Other information: 100% sherry barrel aged
spice, slightly dried bergamot aroma, slightly dried bergamot aroma, slightly sweet The taste of cinnamon, cardamom and star anise is slightly ginger; the aftertaste is long and spicy.
Evaluation: If you want to know what Macallan’s most iconic flavor is, you can instantly understand after a few sips of this wine. Even those collection-level old Macallan wines that are hundreds of times more expensive than it are consistent with its style to a certain extent.
