{"product_id":"the-macallan-1824-series-ruby-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"The Macallan 1824 Series Ruby Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan Ruby sits at the pinnacle of the acclaimed 1824 Series. The darkest and richest expression in the collection, it showcases The Macallan’s mastery of oak and spirit, with its deep ruby colour derived entirely from maturation in carefully selected sherry-seasoned casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCask Maturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan’s hand-selected oak casks are sourced, crafted, toasted and seasoned under the supervision of the Master of Wood. Once filled, the spirit matures undisturbed until it develops the quality, natural colour and distinctive aromatic profile required for this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean oak and sherry seasoning shape the whisky’s rich dried-fruit character, mature oak structure and lingering spice without the use of artificial colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eRuby.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eDisturbed from a long sleep in a dark and quiet warehouse, European oak piques the nose before reluctantly admitting rich, dried fruits and an edgy trickle of treacle. A hesitant sweetness enters, then oak reasserts itself, burnished and mature.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eA rush of ginger, nutmeg and resin herald orange, sultana and raisin with their restrained but pervasive sweetness. Clove is here and gone, leaving oak the undisputed maestro.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eThe finish is long, lingering and reflective.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003ePresents a hint of smokiness on the nose, with associations of lardo, walnut, orange and tobacco. Very consistent on the palate, dark chocolate and cocoa notes, emphatically dry, spicy and chocolatey-sweet background.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Andreas Larsson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2013\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eQuite deep amber colour. Rich and mature nose, dried fruit, caramel, vanilla and chocolate praline. Intense and warm palate, nutty and chocolatey palate with a good length and integrated alcohol.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1824 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Highlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherry-seasoned oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e European oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% natural colour from the casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Malvern Valley Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44610372632664,"sku":"5191424791","price":1659.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9144\/files\/TheMacallan1824Series_Ruby_SingleMaltScotchWhisky.png?v=1786939698","url":"https:\/\/mvliquor.com.au\/products\/the-macallan-1824-series-ruby-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Malvern Valley Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}