Macallan 15yo Double Cask & Classic Cut 2023 - 70cl - 2 bottles

A two-bottle selection dedicated to the contemporary sherry-driven style of The Macallan 15 Year Old Double Cask and the limited annual release The Macallan Classic Cut 2023 Edition. Together, these expressions showcase the distillery’s mastery of oak management, balancing American and European oak casks seasoned with sherry.

The Macallan 15 Year Old Double Cask

Region: Speyside
ABV: 43%

Matured for fifteen years in a combination of American and European oak sherry-seasoned casks, this expression delivers a harmonious interplay between sweetness and structure. The nose opens with dried fruit, caramel, vanilla and light spice. On the palate, it is smooth and rounded, revealing notes of raisin, butterscotch, baked apple and gentle oak tannins. The finish is medium to long, warm and elegantly spiced, reflecting the distillery’s polished house style.

The Macallan Classic Cut – Edition 2023

Region: Speyside
ABV: 50.3%

Part of the annual limited “Classic Cut” series, the 2023 Edition is bottled at a higher strength to emphasize intensity and texture. The nose is expressive and layered, with orange zest, sweet oak, vanilla pod and nutmeg. The palate is bold and concentrated, offering dried fruit, honey, toasted almonds and rich spice, supported by a creamy mouthfeel. The finish is long and vibrant, with a lingering warmth and refined oak-driven dryness.

This lot offers a structured comparative tasting between a core age-statement expression and a high-strength limited release, highlighting The Macallan’s precision in cask selection and maturation strategy. A compelling set for collectors, connoisseurs and premium whisky portfolios focused on sherry-cask Speyside excellence.