The Macallan - Oksenvad Whiskylaug
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Præsentation fra whiskysmagningen The Macallan afholdt i Oksenvad Whiskylaug , d. 6. februar 2015.
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The Macallan - Oksenvad Whiskylaug
- 1. Oksenvad Whiskylaug Peter Horsbøll Møller 6. februar 2015
- 2. Dagens program • Velkomstdrink: Den Klodsede Bjørn, Vodka • Middag: Oksemørbrad med tilbehør • Smagning: The Macallan – Amber, 1824 serien – Sienna, 1824 serien – Ruby, 1824 serien – 12 års sherry, 1980’erne • Kaffe med avec
- 3. Oksenvad Whiskylaug • Etableret i 2008 • Afholder en række smagninger i vinterhalvåret, ofte i Oksenvad Landdistriktsaktivitetscenter • Tema-, område- og enkelt destilleri-smagninger • 15 – 25 deltagere pr. smagning • Bar Whigar ifm. En Hyggelig Havefest i Mølby • Facebook-gruppen ”Oksenvad Whiskylaug” og www.oksenvadwhiskylaug.dk
- 4. Den Klodsede Bjørn • Venligst sponsoreret af spiritushandlen ”Den Sidste Dråbe” på Nørrebro • Produceret som en whisky hos Trolden i Kolding • Destilleres 3 gange i batch af 75 liter på portugisiske kobberkedler • Vodkaen er lavet på en blanding af byg- og hvedemalt. • Den er ufiltreret for at sikre, at smagen af den danske høst vandrer med i flasken.
- 5. Middag • Oksemørbad med ovnbagte kartofler med et twist og rigelig med fløde • Dertil en feldsalat med både ting og sager. • Til middagen serveres en Dittmarscher øl fra den frisiske marsk.
- 7. Duft og smag • Lad glasset stå et øjeblik – måske flere minutter • Duft til det – kør evt. whiskyen rundt og duft igen • Tag en lille muldfuld, sørg for at køre den rundt i hele munden • Synk og smask gerne lidt • Put evt. nogle dråber vand i, f.eks. med et sugerør • Vurder duft og smag – ofte er der ikke nødvendigvis nogen sammenhæng mellem disse • Vurder hvor længe smagen ”holder” i munden
- 8. Duft og smag • Fortvivl ikke hvis du ikke kan smage både appelsiner, tjære, citronmåner, røg og askebæger • Det er svært at sætte ord på såvel duft som smag • De vigtigste spørgsmål er: – Bryder jeg mig om duften? – Bryder jeg mig om smagen? – Varer smagen ved i munden? • Selv for ”kendere” kan det være svært at skelne mellem whisky fra forskellige destillerier
- 9. Hvad kan I dufte/smage? • Fylde: let, medium, fuld • Sødme: tør, medium-sød, sød • Røg: bål, brændt lyng, tørv, fenol, kras, røges sild, mos, jord, fiskenet, græstørv • Medicinsk: saltvand, jod, mentol, salt, havluft, tang, terpentin • Tobak: tekasser, biblioteker, gamle bøger, læder, lædersværte, bilsæder, sadler, haveskure, hessian, skimmel • Honning: bivoks, lynghonning, mjød, flødekaramel, karamel, chokolade-karamel, blød karamel, sirup, vanilje • Krydderier: laurbærblade, ceder, kanel, nelliker, ingefær, muskat, egetræ, peber, fyrretræ, sandeltræ, garvesyre, træ • Vinagtig: chardonney, chenin blanc, fino sherry, drue, likør, madeira, oloroso, portvin, sherry • Nødder: mandler, hasselnødder, olie, valnødder, smør, chokolade, fløde • Malt: byg, kiks, cornflakes, korn, mæsk, mel, kogte grøntsager, maltsirup, avner, brændt karamel, kage, ristet kaffe, lakrids, ristet brød, bagning, gær • Frugt: citrus, estere, citron, lime, appelsin, besk, melon, ferksen, pærebolcher, jordbær, slikbutik, æblemos, julekage, frugtkage, tørret frugt, rosiner, sultanaer, tyggegummi, opløsningsmiddel • Blomster: aromatisk, vellugtende, kaprifolium, kandiserende, violer, franske mandler, drivhus, mynte, sorbet, mejet byg, græs, blade, plantesaft, botanisk, hø, lyng, urter, enge 0: ingen 1: antydning 2: medium 3: tydelig 4: dominerende Kilde: Gyldendals Single Malt Whiskyguide
- 10. Hvor er vi henne?
- 11. Macallan Amber • 1824 serien • Destilleri-aftapning • NAS (No Age Statement) • 40%
- 12. The Macallan • Grundlagt i 1824 af Alexander Reid • Afledt af de to gæliske ord ‘Magh’ - et frugtbart jordstykke - og ‘Ellan’ - ‘of St Fillan’, en irsk født munk • Ejet af The Edrington Group siden 1999
- 13. The Six Pillars • Spiritual Home; Easter Elchies House, built in 1700, lies at the heart of The Macallan estate • Curiously Small Stills; contribute to the distinctively rich, fruity ‘new make’ spirit of The Macallan • Finest Cut; we take only 16% of the final distillation from the spirit stills to fill into our oak casks. This is the best of the best • Exceptional Oak Casks; The Macallan spends more on sourcing, building, seasoning and caring for its casks than any other single malt whisky • Natural Colour; the rich range of colours in The Macallan whiskies is drawn only from the wood of our exceptional oak casks • The Macallan itself; the peerless spirit - one of the world’s greatest whiskies.
- 14. 1824 serien • Lanceret i efteråret 2012 – foråret 2013 • Afløser 10 – 17 år gamle Fine Oak såvel som Sherry Oak. 18 års er derfor nu den yngste med aldersangivelse • Skal tydeliggøre Macallan’s tema: Farve og træ ”-Vi drikker whisky – ikke årgange!!” Martin Markvardsen, Senior Brand Ambassador The Macallan
- 15. Macallan Sienna • 1824 serien • Destilleri-aftapning • NAS (No Age Statement) • 43%
- 16. Produktion • De har 9 “Wash stills” og 18 “Spirit stills” • De producerer 8.000.000 liter ren alkohol om året • 2. eller 3. største kapacitet i Skotland - kun overgået af Glenfiddich og Glenlivet
- 20. Macallan Ruby • 1824 serien • Destilleri-aftapning • NAS (No Age Statement) • 43%
- 28. Macallan Inspiration ”Replication” 1.500,- 3.500,-
- 29. Macallan 12 års Sherry • Sherry Oak • Destilleri-aftapning • 12 år • 43% • Aftappet i 1980’erne • Den ”klassiske” Sherry Macallan
- 30. Priser • Macallan Amber, 1824 serien NAS ca. 400,- • Macallan Sienna, 1824 serien NAS ca. 800,- • Macallan Ruby, 1824 serien NAS ca. 1.300,- • Macallan sherry, 1980’erne 12 år 2.500,- • Vi har handlet hos whiskygaarden.dk men 1824- serien fås mange steder – også over grænsen • Aftapningen fra 1980’erne er mere sjælden
- 31. Tak for jeres opmærksomhed og kom godt hjem!
- 32. Referencer • blogg.improveme.se/sabinjesblogg/2014/02/26/a-visit-to-the-legendary-macallan-headquaters-in-scotland/ • www.edinburghwhiskyblog.com/2013/07/20/macallan-coronation-bottling-european-oak-edition/ • imgkid.com/macallan-distillery.shtml • www.maltmadness.com/whisky/distilleries/macallan.html • www.themacallan.com • www.whisky.dk • www.whiskyfun.com • www.whiskygaarden.dk • The Macallan Brand Book • Gyldendals Single Malt Whiskyguide
Editor's Notes
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- Amber: Another 40% abv whisky. The amber spirit is polite, almost apologetic at first with a floral, citrus sweet nose that gains presence commanding a chorus of sweet vanilla notes over freshly harvested grain. Raisin, sultana and cinnamon look on as toffee apples and candy floss step into the limelight. Smagsnoter vises ved museklik Macallan ‘Amber’ (40%, OB, 1824 series, +/-2013) *** Nothing to do with Macallan’s discontinued Amber liqueur and not much to do with the more expensive ‘1824 Collection’. Colour: gold, so darker than the ‘Gold’ that’s more ‘pale gold’ (tried last year, WF 81). Nose: of course it’s not the same whisky as the old 12 but there are similarities such as the smokiness and the touches of old books. Other than that, there’s much more straight oak, some gingerbread, sultanas, a feeling of European oak (ginger) that may not come from European oak ;-) and then more tertiary notes such as a little camphor (very discreet). More and more praline and vanilla as well and lastly, whiffs of fresh sawdust and more and more porridge. We’re a little between two worlds, raisiny sherry and new spicy oak, with a raw barleyness that isn’t too far. Mouth: a sweet spiciness from the oak strikes first, with more ginger and nutmeg plus more and more cinnamon and cloves after that. Some raisins and orange peel too but there’s no ‘maple syrup’ effect. It’s all rather dry. Finish: medium length, with just the same spices except that it’s the cinnamon that took the lead. Touches of aniseed in the aftertaste, orange marmalade. Comments: it’s a very spicy one and in that sense it’s very ‘modern’. Oak-driven but well driven. SGP:461 - 81 points.
- Sienna: A 43% abv whisky. This warm Sienna-coloured spirit opens with a subtle vanilla nose, persistent yet not overpowering. Orange elbows its way in, turning zesty and sharp though tempering green apples add freshness and balance. White chocolate truffles follow with a hint of nutmeg and ginger. Smagsnoter vises ved museklik Macallan ‘Sienna’ (43%, OB, 1824 series, +/-2013) ***** Rumours say that this baby’s the best of the new bunch but you know, rumours… Colour: dark gold, so probably older and/or with more sherry, as all are untainted with caramel. Nose: remember we found a lot of praline in the Amber? Well, this one has even more praline and smells a bit like a tarte tatin fresh from the oven. There’s also some Demerara sugar, more wood smoke than coal smoke this time, orange skin, many dried fruits (and nuts), a little pine sap and honeydew, touches of peanut butter, then more oranges… All that isn’t big, it’s rather a whispering malt but it tells you long and entertaining stories. I have to say it’s a great surprise that does not smell ‘un-old’ at all. Mouth: it is quite spicy as well but it’s not just that, the base is very solid, rich, jammy, honeyed, raisiny… There’s some gingerbread (with a lot of honey!), then a feeling of sandalwood, funny touches of cranberry and pomegranate, a little pink grapefruit and then more wood spices, but never as many as in the Amber. Finish: quite long and instead of becoming too spicy or drying, it’s the orangey and jammy side that takes control. Excellent. Comments: it’s most probably not 30 years old but it does remind me a bit of the old ‘all-blue’ 30, remember? Next time I’ll try it in a large cognac glass, that usually works well with these complex Macs (not in WF-tasting conditions of course). Oh, I almost forgot, quite sadly, I like it a lot. So, Edrington, what’s the age again? You may tell us only about the average age if you prefer ;-)… SGP:551 - 90 points.
- The Macallan’s curiously small spirit stills are the smallest on Speyside. Their unique size and shape give the spirit maximum contact with the copper, helping to concentrate the ‘new make’ spirit and provide those rich, fruity, full-bodied flavours so characteristic of The Macallan. There are fourteen of these curiously small stills, crafted from copper, each holding an initial ‘charge’ of 3,900 litres. These stills are so famous that they have appeared on the back of a Bank of Scotland £10 banknote!
- The Finest Cut Only some 16% of the spirit, collected from the spirit stills at an exceptionally slow rate of boil, is filled into casks for maturing into The Macallan. This is the best of the best, ‘the heart of the run’. This small portion, or ‘cut’, is extraordinarily selective and one of the smallest in the industry. It is a prime reason for the full-bodied richness of The Macallan ‘new make’ spirit. The clear, colourless spirit is collected from the stills at an average 69.8% alcohol by volume. This distinctly robust and characterful ‘new make’ spirit is the starting point for all Macallan.
- Exceptional Oak Casks The Macallan’s oak maturation casks are the single greatest contributors to the outstanding quality, natural colours and distinctive aromas and flavours of The Macallan. Because of this, The Macallan spends more per cask than any other distillery in sourcing, crafting, seasoning and caring for its casks. Primary aromas and flavours derived from: Spanish oak sherry cask: chocolate orange, dried fruits and spices American oak sherry cask: sweet citrus, light spice, vanilla, light oak American oak bourbon barrels: sweet citrus, coconut, oaky Historien går osse på at Macallan selv producerer sherryfade og leverer disse til sherryproducenter i Spanien
- Ruby: The premium product in The Macallan 1824 Series. Disturbed 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. On the palate a rush of ginger, nutmeg and resin herald orange, sultana and raisin with their restrained but pervasive sweetness. Smagsnoter vises ved museklik Macallan ‘Ruby’ (43%, OB, 1824 series, +/-2013) **** Colour: amber. Absolutely not ruby but that’s good news. Well, they could always do a Beaujolais finish on a very young spirit if they need genuine ruby… Nose: we’re somewhere between both worlds. Modern woodiness (pencil shavings, maple syrup, vanilla) and old-style Macallan, with figs, dates, quinces, raisins and touches of both strawberry jam and orange marmalade. It is an aromatic nose, more ‘Macallan’ than many other recent offerings (certainly the Fine Oaks) and it reminds me a bit of the old ‘all blue’ 30yo. One may feel a little ‘wood technology’ but I won’t deny it’s extremely well made. So far. Mouth: the oak doesn’t feel too much but it’s simpler than on the nose, more fruity and jammy, with good chocolate and raisins. It’s a sweet one, it’s only in the background that roasted nuts add a welcome bitterness. Seville oranges. Finish: good length, chocolaty and raisiny. Smoky aftertaste, with a feeling of fresh butter (oak in this context?) Comments: this baby isn’t without reminding me of the best regular 12 yos from around fifteen years ago. It’s very ‘Macallan’, for sure, but I think I liked Sienna even better. SGP:652 - 85 points.
- The Macallan Sherry Oak The Sherry Oak range is exclusively matured in sherry seasoned casks, built from both Spanish and American oak, for a beautifully dark, full flavoured single malt whisky, rich in aromas and flavours. The Macallan imports the majority of all new oak sherry casks imported into Scotland from Spain to mature scotch whisky. These are the most expensive of all the cask types used to mature scotch whisky
- The Macallan Fine Oak The Fine Oak range is bottled from a triple cask combination of Spanish oak sherry casks, American oak sherry casks and American oak, seasoned with premium bourbon whiskey, giving a more complex style. The American oak bourbon barrels are imported from premium bourbon whiskey distillers and filled with The Macallan ‘new make’ spirit in Scotland. The addition of American oak bourbon seasoned barrels imparts aromas and flavours slightly drier and more oaky than the American oak sherry casks, with more pronounced aromas and flavours of coconut, but still with the lighter colour and sweetness associated with American oak.
- The Macallan 1824 Collection The 1824 Collection is a range of single malt whiskies, each telling a personal story about The Macallan, drawing on its long history, rich traditions and legendary dedication to quality. Combining the character of The Macallan matured in Spanish oak sherry casks, American oak sherry casks and American oak bourbon casks, the 1824 range draws its inspiration from the exceptional Macallan oak maturation casks, the skills of the Whisky Maker, the magnificent 390 acre estate high above the river Spey, the dark and rich influence of Spanish oak sherry casks and the extraordinary aromas and flavours from some of The Macallan’s oldest and rarest casks. Bottled at varying alcohol strengths to accentuate the particular characteristics of each bottling, The 1824 Collection showcases the full spectrum of flavours to be savoured in The Macallan.
- In fact, Macallan's focus seems to have been slowly drifting from whisky to PR and promotion since the early noughties. When Macallan distillery acquired a few antique bottles of Macallan from a dubious source around the year 2000, they didn't waste a lot of time checking the authenticity of these bottles. They claimed 'tests' of the glass and label had proven that the bottles were genuine, so Macallan proceeded to release a string of so-called 'replica's' of botlles from 1841, 1851, 1861, 1874 and 1876. Too bad the 'antiques' they based those on turned out to be fakes... Actually, the people of Macallan could and should have known better, but they didn't check too carefully. After all, the 'raison d'etre' for the release of these replica's of bottles of Macallan from the 19th century bottles was the acquisition of these supposedly antique bottles. As soon as Macallan would admit the antiques had been fakes, they would have to discontinue their (commercially very successful) range of replica's. So, the longer they could put off knowing for certain the bottles were fakes, the more money they would make. It's hardly surprising that the growing chorus of doubts and warnings from the circles of Macallan fans and malt whisky anoraks around the world was politely ignored for as long as possible. Only after fellow malt maniac Dave Broom had published a string of articles about the concerns about the authenticity of the 19th century bottles in Whisky Magazine, Macallan had the contents of the antique bottles carbon dated. The tests proved that the whisky contained a certain carbon isotope that only occurred in our atmosphere after the first large scale nuclear tests were done. This proved that the whiskies had actually been bottled after circa 1950... Probably much later, actually. A tasting panel that sampled some of these whiskies guessed they were actually around ten years old, and possibly not even distilled at the Macallan distillery. One might imagine that the buyers of one or more of these replica's would be reimbursed by Macallan for paying a lot of money for a replica of a fake, but as far as I know this was not the case.