MACALLAN Classic Cut (2023 Release) Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 50.3%

The 2023 release of The Macallan Classic Cut is a limited-edition Speyside single malt created to showcase a distinctive flavour experience at a higher strength. Bottled at 50.3%, this expression delivers an intense yet beautifully balanced combination of rich fruit, creamy sweetness and warming spice. The higher bottling strength gives the whisky additional texture and depth, while retaining the elegant character associated with The Macallan. Presented at natural colour, the 2023 Classic Cut is a characterful addition to this sought-after annual series.

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Distillery: The Macallan Distillery, Easter Elchies, Craigellachie

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

ABV: 50.3%

Size: 70cl

Natural colour

Limited Edition

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Elegant and aromatic with fresh pear, elderflower and light almond notes, followed by rich vanilla and soft oak.

Palate: Sweet and creamy with juicy pear and almond, complemented by vanilla, gentle oak and warming spice. The higher strength provides a rich texture while maintaining freshness and balance.

Finish: Medium to long, with lingering vanilla, sweet fruit and warming oak spice.

About the Distillery:

The Macallan Distillery is located on the historic Easter Elchies Estate near Craigellachie in the heart of Speyside. Founded in 1824, The Macallan has become one of Scotland's most renowned single malt whisky producers, with a particular emphasis on exceptional oak casks and carefully controlled maturation.

The distillery is known for its distinctive small copper stills and meticulous approach to wood management, with oak casks playing a central role in developing the richness, complexity and natural colour associated with its whiskies. The Classic Cut series offers a different perspective on The Macallan's house style through limited annual releases bottled at carefully selected higher strengths.

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