{"product_id":"the-macallan-concept-no-1-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"The Macallan Concept No. 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Macallan Concept No. 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Macallan Concept No. 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einaugural release in The Macallan Concept Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a limited collection created to celebrate imagination, creativity, and innovative whisky making. Originally introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 for Global Travel Retail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Concept No. 1 takes an unconventional approach to maturation by reversing the traditional order of cask influence. The whisky was first matured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esherry-seasoned oak casks before being finished in ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a distinctive interpretation of The Macallan’s signature style. It is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose opens with sweet butterscotch, citrus, green apple, ginger, and subtle oak. The palate brings layers of caramel, vanilla, fresh fruit, cinnamon, and warming spice, with the bourbon-cask influence contributing additional sweetness and softness. The finish is smooth and lingering with citrus, vanilla, gentle spice, and oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Butterscotch, citrus, green apple, ginger, vanilla, subtle oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caramel, vanilla, fresh fruit, cinnamon, citrus, warming spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and lingering with vanilla, citrus, gentle spice, and oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• What is The Macallan Concept No. 1?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcept No. 1 is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst release in The Macallan Concept Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a limited collection designed to explore innovative approaches to whisky maturation and creativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• When was The Macallan Concept No. 1 released?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Macallan introduced Concept No. 1 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, initially as a limited release for the Global Travel Retail market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• What makes The Macallan Concept No. 1 unique?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcept No. 1 explores a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereversed maturation approach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with whisky first matured in sherry-seasoned oak before receiving additional maturation in ex-bourbon casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• What proof is The Macallan Concept No. 1?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Macallan Concept No. 1 is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 proof, or 40% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Is The Macallan Concept No. 1 collectible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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