THE MACALLAN WHISKY TASTING AT ARIA – “AN EVENING OF DECADENCE AND DECANTERS”
Back in December 2020, I received for an “indulgent evening of decadence” as a guest of Scotland’s The Macallan Whisky partnering with Sydney’s Aria restaurant for an indulgent evening of exquisite Whisky matched with sublime gastronomic creations!
And what a fine evening it was with The Macallan brand ambassador, Josh O’Brien, alongside Aria’s award-winning executive chef, Joel Bickford, as they took us through “a decadent sensory experience pairing exclusive and rare The Macallan whiskies with the best of Australia’s dining experiences.”
Throughout the night guests were treated to tastings of four of The Macallan double cask range as well as their exceptional Rare Cask. To help bring out these exceptional and complex flavours, the Aria team prepared a six-course meal to accompany.
Rare Cask is crafted from the finest and rarest sherry seasoned oak casks, unearthed by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team using their knowledge, skill, passion, and creativity in their quest to harness a distinctive and complex flavour profile. This luxurious expression highlights the magic and science in The Macallan’s intricate whisky making process.
The Double Cask range tells the story of a journey which brings together two different worlds. The green forests of northern Spain and new oak from the lush forests of Ohio, Missouri and Kentucky in America.
