The Macallans 1824 Master Series is here

The premium whiskies, sold exclusively at Solera on Grey street are - Reflexion, No6 and M. They cost TT $7,500, TT $21,850 and TT $34,500 respectively.

“The 1824 Masters Series, showcases our unique mastery of wood,” says Cabassa, who conducted training workshops and private tastings of The Macallan’s other expressions –Amber, Sienna, Ruby and The Rare Cask– on November 10 at the Old Havana Cigar Lounge and on the 11 at Solera which distributes and carries the product.

The quality of the company’s exceptional oak casks is the single greatest contributor to the outstanding quality, natural colours and distinctive aromas and flavours of The Macallan range, said a media release. They control the whole journey from forest to cask for both their Spanish and American oak sherry seasoned casks. They import more than 80 percent of all new sherry seasoned oak casks from Spain and invest more than ?16 million in their products each year. Only The Macallan has access to the finest and scarcest casks in the industry. “We are honoured to have been asked to carry three of their unique product here in Trinidad” says Ricardo Bideshi, senior manager marketing at Angostura and manager of Solera.

Cabassa has trained bartenders, servers and bar managers in spirits and beverage knowledge, bar management and the art of mixing cocktails in over 70 cities in 38 countries around the world.

With more than 15 years of experience in the education of distilled spirits, the art of mixology and whiskies, Cabassa is recognised internationally as a whisky expert and master bartender. Cabassa is The Macallan brand ambassador for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.