World Whisky Day (May 21st) is on the horizon and there is no better way to celebrate than with one of the most recognized scotch whiskies, The Macallan. With multiple expressions to appeal to any palate, this iconic whisky has a bottle for anyone. Whether you drink it neat or prefer to mix it up in a cocktail, there are endless possibilities to celebrate the day with The Macallan.
The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years Old is a balanced single malt whisky. Sherry seasoned American oak adds delicate vanilla to the subtle spice of European oak, delivering a whisky with a sweeter, warmer taste and character. The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old single malt whisky matured for 18 years in both American and European sherry seasoned oak casks. The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old is a fully rounded Scottish single malt with flavors of honey, citrus, and ginger.
The Macallan Double Cask 30 Years Old has matured for 30 years in a harmonious alliance of sherry seasoned American and European oak casks, to create a sweeter, warmer taste and character. The sherry seasoned American oak imparts delicate, sweet flavors, while the European oak delivers the subtle and classic style of The Macallan.
The Macallan Rare Cask‘s rich mahogany-red whisky showcases two of The Macallan’s greatest and most defining strengths – sherry seasoned oak casks and natural color.
To let your palate experience exceptional quality this World Whisky Day, we’ve selected our favorite Macallan cocktails below.
The Copper Old Fashioned
- 2 oz. Sherry Oak 18 Years Old
- 2 barspoons Honey
- 4 dashes Orange bitters
- Orange peel
Fill a glass with ice and add whisky. Stir in two bar spoons of honey, and bitters, and garnish with an orange peel.
Garden of Legacy
- 40ml The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old
- 30ml Pink Grapefruit juice
- 10ml Sugar syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
Combine all ingredients in a tall glass, and add ice. Top up with soda or tonic and garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge and garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge.
The Honeypot (Created by Erik Delanoy, Bartender)
- 2.0 oz The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Murray’s Chestnut Honey
- 1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, add ice, shake until chilled, and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
The Macallan The Great Scott
- 2 oz The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old
- 0.5 oz Sweet vermouth
- 0.24 oz Honey
- 3 Dashes Angostura bitters
Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass, and add ice. Stir until chilled and garnish with an orange twist.
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