The pinnacle of The Macallan Sherry Oak Collection, the 2024 Release is an exquisite single malt matured for three decades in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain. The result is a whisky of exceptional depth and complexity — deliciously smooth with a long, rich finish, and a natural dark mahogany colour, the deepest in the range. Expressing refined notes of ginger, orange, and wood spice, this release embodies the harmony of craftsmanship and time. Photographer Erik Madigan Heck captures the whisky’s warm tones and layered character, inspired by flavour notes of honeyed figs, chocolate orange, and subtle cinnamon — a visual reflection of its timeless elegance.

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The Macallan Sherry Oak 30 Years Old forms part of our Sherry Oak range which features a series of single malt whiskies matured in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. Deliciously smooth with a long, rich finish, the natural dark mahogany colour of the 30 Years Old is the richest in the range.

Ginger. Orange. Woodspice.

SHERRY OAK BY ERIK MADIGAN HECK
The Sherry Oak Collection is a timeless sensorial journey. Beautifully led by European Oak, sherry seasoned in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Photographer Erik Madigan Heck has presented his visual interpretation of Sherry Oak 30 Years Old, capturing the flavour notes of honeyed figs, chocolate orange and a subtle hint of cinnamon.

The soft focus alludes to the beautifully long and rich finish of the whisky, with warm tones of amber and mahogany representing the hue of the whisky itself.

Colour
Dark mahogany.

Nose
Honeyed figs and dates with hints of caramelised pineapple and chocolate orange.

Palate
Rich fruit cake and prunes with stem ginger, cinnamon and orange essence leading to gentle toasted oak.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 43% ABV
Closure: Natural cork
Volume: 700ml
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 30 Years Old
Distillery: The Macallan
Maturation: Matured for 30 years in sherry-seasoned oak casks
Cask Type: Hand-selected sherry-seasoned European oak casks from Jerez, Spain
Style: Rich, full-bodied, smooth and complex
Region: Speyside, Scotland

Serving: Serve neat at room temperature, or add a few drops of water to reveal additional aromas
Recommended Glassware: Tulip-shaped whisky nosing glass or a crystal whisky tasting glass.
Food Pairing: Dark chocolate, dried figs, dates, roasted nuts, mature hard cheeses and desserts featuring orange or warming spices