The Macallan Reflexion is part of The Macallan’s Masters Decanter Series a Speyside single malt crafted from whiskies aged in first-fill, sherry-seasoned petite hogshead oak casks, housed in an elegant angular decanter, presenting a highly floral aroma with notes of vanilla, apricot, and apples, and a palate of chocolate oranges and lemon pie leading to a dry and incredibly smooth finish.

The Masters Decanter Series includes The Macallan Reflexion, The Macallan No.6, and The Macallan M each presented in a decanter produced by the famous House of Lalique. The Reflexion’s defining characteristic is the petite hogshead cask a smaller-than-standard cask format that increases the wood-to-spirit contact ratio, enhancing the flavour, colour, and complexity more intensely than a standard hogshead. First-fill sherry-seasoned petite hogsheads concentrate the sherry character particularly rapidly. Browse all Macallan at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Highly floral with notes of vanilla, apricot, and apples from the first-fill sherry-seasoned petite hogshead character
• Palate: Chocolate oranges and lemon pie from the petite hogshead cask influence on the Speyside Macallan character
• Finish: Dry and incredibly smooth with faint hints of new oak

Specs

• Distillery: The Macallan, Craigellachie, Speyside (est. 1824)
• Series: Masters Decanter Series
• Cask Type: First-fill sherry-seasoned petite hogshead oak casks
• Decanter: House of Lalique crystal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a petite hogshead and why does it matter?

A petite hogshead is a smaller-than-standard cask format (approximately 100 litres vs the standard 250-litre hogshead). The smaller size increases the wood-to-spirit contact ratio, accelerating flavour, colour, and complexity development. First-fill sherry-seasoned petite hogsheads concentrate the sherry character more intensely than larger cask formats. Limited allocation. Order online.

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