Expected to ship in late October or early November!!
Overview
The Macallan Carta Nautica 105 Proof is a limited-release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky created as part of The Macallan’s Carta Nautica Collection, a series inspired by the transatlantic journey of the oak used to mature its whiskies. This U.S.-exclusive expression brings together a carefully selected combination of sherry-seasoned American oak casks, ex-bourbon casks, and bourbon casks that completed part of their maturation in sherry-seasoned American oak. Bottled at an elevated 105 proof (52.5% ABV), Carta Nautica delivers a richer and more powerful interpretation of The Macallan style, combining honeyed sweetness, nuts, vanilla, citrus, fruit, toffee, and gentle oak spice.
🥃 Tasting Notes
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Nose: Immediately sweet and inviting with honeycomb, nougat, vanilla, almond brittle, and rich lemon cake.
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Palate: Full and luxurious with golden syrup and rich toffee followed by poached pear, crisp green apple, and candied orange.
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Finish: Long and warming with malt biscuit, bright citrus peel, and gentle oak spice.
🔍 Key Details
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Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Brand: The Macallan
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Collection: Carta Nautica
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Expression: 105 Proof
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Proof / ABV: 105 Proof (52.5% ABV)
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Size: 750 mL
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Region: Speyside, Scotland
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Distillery: The Macallan
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Age Statement: No Age Statement
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Cask Selection: Sherry-Seasoned American Oak & Ex-Bourbon Casks
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Color: Natural Color
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Availability: U.S.-Exclusive Limited Release
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Profile: Rich, sweet, nutty, and fruit-forward with honeycomb, vanilla, almond, lemon, toffee, pear, apple, orange, and oak spice.
🍸 How to Enjoy It
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Neat: The preferred way to experience its full 105-proof intensity and layered cask character.
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With a few drops of water: Helps reveal additional vanilla, honey, citrus, fruit, and nutty characteristics.
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Allow it to rest: Give the whisky several minutes in the glass to allow its richer aromas and flavors to develop.
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Special occasions: An excellent choice for premium Scotch tastings, celebrations, and sharing with Macallan enthusiasts.
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Collector's bottle: Its U.S.-exclusive status and place within the Carta Nautica Collection make it an appealing addition to a Macallan collection.
✅ Who It’s For
The Macallan Carta Nautica 105 Proof is ideal for Macallan collectors, Speyside Scotch enthusiasts, and whisky drinkers looking for a higher-proof Macallan expression. Its combination of 52.5% ABV, multiple oak influences, natural color, U.S.-exclusive availability, and limited-release status creates a distinctive expression that offers considerably more intensity while retaining the rich, polished character associated with The Macallan.
