Macallan Carta Nautica 105 Proof: Higher-Strength Release

Macallan Expands Carta Nautica Series with 105 Proof Release

The Macallan Carta Nautica 105 Proof joins the established Carta Nautica lineup as a higher strength expression, bottled at 52.5% ABV compared to the earlier 43% version. Like its predecessor, this whisky carries no age statement but offers a potent, flavourful profile characteristic of the distillery’s skill in blending and maturation. Macallan Carta Nautica 105 Proof highlights Macallan’s ongoing exploration of cask influence and cask strength format within its contemporary releases.

Maturation & Flavor Profile

This expression is matured in a combination of sherry seasoned American oak casks, traditional bourbon casks, and bourbon casks finished in sherry seasoned American oak. This multi-cask approach underpins the whisky’s complex flavour layers, balancing sweetness, fruitiness, and oak spice to create an engaging palate.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet nougat, vanilla, and honeycomb, with a pronounced almond brittle nuttiness and juicy lemon cake icing
• Palate: Rich toffee and light sugar syrup lead into cooked pear, green apple, and candied orange fruitiness
• Finish: Malt biscuit, citrus zest, and gentle oak spice

Release & Availability

The Macallan Carta Nautica 105 Proof is released in a 700 ml bottle size. No pricing or bottle count details have been disclosed. It is available through Spiritory, serving collectors and enthusiasts seeking a nuanced, higher-proof Macallan expression.