The Macallan Ruby is a single malt whisky from the esteemed 1824 Series, renowned for its exclusive maturation in sherry oak casks sourced from Jerez. This whisky is a deep ruby red, a natural color derived from the sherry oak casks, with glinting hues of red. It is the oldest and richest in color in the 1824 Series, having spent the longest time in only the finest sherry casks. The whisky boasts an ABV of 43% and is presented in a 700ml bottle accompanied by a presentation box. The Macallan Ruby offers a rich and fruity taste profile, with aromas of dried fruit, treacle pudding, and sweet oak spice on the nose. The palate delivers notes of ginger, nutmeg, raisins, orange, sultana, and clove. The finish is big and fruity, with rich dark berries and a long-lasting bliss. As the grandest of Speyside's blue-chip distilleries, The Macallan has built a reputation for luxury single malt whisky since the 1980s with a series of 18-year-old and 25-year-old sherry-matured vintage single malts. The 1824 Series showcases Macallan's commitment to 100% natural color, drawn from wood, and the color of the Macallan Ruby becomes deeper as the range progresses. This whisky is a stunning dram for a discerning whisky drinker, featuring aromatic oak, soft ginger spice, orange marmalade, rich chocolate truffles, and lasting sherry wood sweetness. It also offers notes of treacle tart, creamy and nutty sherry wood, red berries, mixed peel, dried fruit, and some cherry wine notes. The oldest whisky in this bottle is 26 years old, adding to its complexity and depth. The Macallan Ruby has been praised for its complex and evolving profile. Jim Murray awarded it 92.5 points, describing it as perhaps one butt away from a gong. The whisky's nose features wood chips, caramel fudge notes, deep-dark sherry, dates, figs, plum jam, dark marmalade, and Christmas chocolate with cinnamon and cardamom. The palate is gentle, soft, and creamy, with fully ripe strawberries, warm wood, spicy sweet honey, light herbs, mint, lemony-spicy ginger, candied fruits, and wood spice. The finish is dominated by espresso, dark chocolate, oak, and fruity aftertaste. Despite its high praise, some reviewers have criticized it for being overly engineered and not living up to the traditional Macallan quality. However, many still consider it one of the best contemporary releases from The Macallan, offering a full-bodied and balanced experience.
The Macallan Ruby has an ABV of 43%.
The Macallan Ruby comes in a 700ml bottle.
The Macallan Ruby is matured exclusively in sherry oak casks from Jerez.
The Macallan Ruby's color is derived naturally from the sherry oak casks, with no artificial coloring used.
The oldest whisky in the Macallan Ruby bottle is 26 years old.
Overall, the Macallan Ruby is rich in flavor with a long and lingering finish, characterized by a complex interplay of spices, fruits, and sherry influences.
The Macallan Ruby has garnered mixed reviews, with many praising its rich sherry profile, complex flavors, and excellent finish. Critics appreciate its full-bodied nature, balancing sweet and spicy notes, and the high quality of its sherry cask maturation. However, some reviewers find it overly engineered, lacking in depth compared to older Macallan releases, and somewhat overpriced for its quality. Despite this, it remains a favorite for those who enjoy a well-crafted sherry-matured whisky.
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