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Macallan Classic Cut
2025 Edition | 70cl, 50.6% ABV
Perfect for Macallan collectors seeking the limited edition Classic Cut, bottled at a bold, non-chill filtered strength.
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The Macallan Classic Cut returns for its 2025 annual release, and once again delivers one of the most eagerly anticipated limited-edition bottlings in the distillery's calendar. A bold, cask-strength-adjacent expression bottled at 50.6% ABV, Classic Cut is Macallan's showcase for what happens when ex-bourbon and sherry-seasoned oak casks are brought together in perfect balance — the result is a whisky that offers a genuinely different dimension to the distillery's more familiar sherry-only expressions.
Matured in a unique combination of ex-bourbon and Macallan's own sherry-seasoned oak casks, the 2025 release marries the lighter, sweeter vanilla and coconut character of American bourbon oak with the rich, dried fruit complexity of sherry oak — two distinctive wood types working in harmony to create a multi-layered tasting experience that rewards both the glass and the bottle shelf.
As with every annual Classic Cut release, bottles are limited and tend not to hang around. Whether you're a Macallan collector completing your Classic Cut series or a whisky drinker looking for something a little bolder than the core range, the 2025 edition is a worthy addition.
Perfect for: Macallan collectors, fans of higher-strength expressions, and anyone seeking a limited-edition release that showcases a bolder, more complex side of the Macallan house style.
Colour
Colour: Warm golden amber, reflecting the dual influence of bourbon and sherry oak.
Nose
Nose: Bright and inviting, with vanilla and coconut from the ex-bourbon casks, layered with dried fruit, orange peel, and sherry sweetness. Hints of cinnamon and toasted oak develop with time.
Palate
Palate: Rich and full at 50.6% ABV, opening with honeyed vanilla and soft fruit, before the sherry oak asserts itself with dried fruit, warm spice, and dark chocolate. The two wood types interplay beautifully throughout.
Finish
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering vanilla sweetness, spice, and a final note of rich sherry oak.
Macallan
Founded 1824
The Macallan is one of the world's most prestigious and sought-after single malt Scotch whiskies, celebrated for its exceptional sherry oak maturation and uncompromising quality. Bottles are highly collectable and limited releases sell fast. Browse our range below.
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