The Macallan distillery, on the banks of the River Spey near Craigellachie, is renowned worldwide for its uncompromising focus on sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, producing some of the richest, most sought-after single malts in Scotch whisky.
The Macallan Classic Cut is a limited annual expression bottled at cask strength to showcase the distillery's craftsmanship at full intensity. The 2023 Edition combines sherry-seasoned European oak with ex-bourbon American oak and is bottled at 50.3% ABV.
Nose: Ripe pear, lemon zest and elderflower, wrapped in creamy vanilla and subtle oak.
Palate: Bright pear and citrus at full strength, softening into almond biscotti and toasted nuts with a splash of water.
Finish: Warming oak, vanilla and a delicate almond edge.
Each Macallan Classic Cut 2023 comes with a free Macallan branded Glencairn glass worth £15.
Region: Speyside | Style: Single Malt | ABV: 50.3% | Size: 700ml | Cask: Sherry-Seasoned European Oak & Ex-Bourbon American Oak