2019.10.23 update

Enjoy a special single malt whisky for the long autumn nights with "The Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year Old." A limited-time tasting event will be held.

PROMOTION
10.30 Wed -11.12 Tue
Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building 8F Promotion

"The Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year Old" (700mL) 7,700 yen

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*Isetan Online Store Sales Period
October 30th (Wed) 10:00 AM - November 11th (Tue) 11:59 PM

From The Macallan, a single malt whisky produced at a traditional distillery established in 1824, comes the limited-edition "The Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year Old," to be released on Tuesday, September 24th.
Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th Floor = Promotions will be holding a special promotion for two weeks only, starting Wednesday, October 30th. During this period, a limited quantity of products will be sold, and customers who purchase 3,300 yen (including tax) or more at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building or Grand Cave on the basement floor of the main building will receive a ticket to participate in a tasting event.



Single malt whisky made slowly and carefully amidst abundant nature.


With a history spanning over 190 years, The Macallan distillery remains an integral part of the beautiful landscape of Speyside in northern Scotland. Using the finest Concher barley and Momentum barley specially cultivated for The Macallan, single malt whisky is born in a slow and deliberate process.



Three types of barrels create a smooth, delicate, and well-balanced flavor.


The newly released "The Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year Old" is a blend of three whiskies matured in European oak sherry casks, American oak sherry casks, and bourbon casks. The unique characteristics of each whisky intertwine to create a well-balanced flavor, characterized by a rich straw color, aromas of vanilla and lemon, and a long-lasting spicy finish.

■ European Oak Sherry Cask Aged Whisky
The barrels are made from wood selected from forests managed by the company in northern Spain. The barrels used are seasoned with sherry for approximately two years at a bodega in Jerez.
Flavor: Dark chocolate/orange/dried fruit/spicy

■ American oak sherry cask matured whisky
The company selects American oak, transports it to Spain, and has it made into barrels. The barrels used are seasoned with sherry for about two years at a bodega in Jerez.
Flavor: Citrus Lemon / Coconut / Caramel

■ American oak bourbon barrel-aged spirits
Macallan personally selects the barrels from Kentucky, USA. Only high-quality barrels that have aged premium bourbon are used.
Flavor: Vanilla/Honey/Citrus Fruit



Master of Wood (Colle Manager) Stuart Macpherson

A commitment to the "barrel," which is the cradle of maturation and indispensable for the process.


The European and American oak casks used for the majority of "The Macallan" are harvested from forests managed by the company, dried for a year as logs, and for up to a year and a half as barrel staves, before being handcrafted in southern Spain to be used as sherry casks.
Furthermore, the cask is only complete after being filled with a special sherry for approximately 18 months and aged. In this way, everything from the raw wood to the sherry seasoning is managed in-house, and the sherry casks made exclusively for "The Macallan" are created with great care and effort.

Furthermore, the Master of Wood (responsible for barrel management) meticulously controls the quality of the barrels used for maturation. It is precisely because they fully understand that the quality of the barrels greatly influences the taste, aroma, and flavor of the resulting whisky that they are able to produce this exquisite taste.


Tasting Notes for "The Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year Old"
■Color: Rich straw yellow
■Scent: Vanilla, melon, lemon peel
■Flavor: A well-balanced flavor of citrus lemon, vanilla, lightly toasted oak, and nutmeg.
■Finish: Long finish of melon, papaya, fresh oak, and spices.

The unique characteristics of three different barrels are blended together to create a distinctive flavor.


"The Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year Old" is created by vatting whiskies aged for 12 years in three different types of casks, under the meticulous control of the Master of Wood. The elegant notes derived from sherry and the refreshing citrus notes intertwine in a complex way, resulting in a smooth, delicate, and well-balanced flavor.
Why not enjoy this exquisitely balanced blend alongside some delicious autumn cuisine?
(*Information about The Macallan can be found here )


*Isetan Online Store Sales Period
October 30th (Wed) 10:00 AM - November 11th (Tue) 11:59 PM


"The Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year Old" Special Promotion
■October 30th (Wednesday) - November 12th (Tuesday)
Weekdays: 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM (reception) / Weekends and holidays: 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM (reception)
■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th Floor = Promotion
*During the event period, customers who purchase 3,300 yen (tax included) or more at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , or Grand Cave on the 1st basement floor of the main building will receive one ticket to participate in a tasting event. Please ask a staff member for details.


*Drinking alcohol is prohibited by law for those under 20 years of age.
*Please refrain from drinking alcohol or participating in tastings if you are driving a vehicle (including motorcycles and bicycles) or are underage.
*All prices include tax.


inquiry
Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th Floor = Isetan Men's Residence
03-3352-1111 (main representative)
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