Macallan Classic Cut 2023

Petra Milde |

This year's edition of the series was presented

 

In the Classic Cut series, Macallan has presented a limited edition every year since 2017, reflecting the classic character of the Scottish distillery.

At Macallan, intensive attention is paid to cask management and especially to "seasoning", i.e. the temporary filling of casks with sherry. The whisky is not finished, the same casks are used for the entire maturation period.

For the Macallan Classic Cut 2023, single malt whisky was married that had been matured in ex-bourbon casks made of American oak and sherry seasoned casks made of European oak. The whisky does not show an age statement. It was bottled with an alcohol strength of 50.3% ABV.

To experience how the whisky changes aromatically with the addition of a little water, Macallan recommends reducing it to about 40% ABV. While the Macallan Classic Cut 2023 presents mainly pear notes in the bottling strength, almond biscuit then comes to the fore.

Producer's tasting notes for the Macallan Classic Cut 2023

COLOUR Golden Barley

NOSE Elegant fragrance of pears and elderflower with light almond notes and rich vanilla pod

PALATE/TASTE Sweet and creamy vanilla, juicy pears and lemon peel with delicate oak

FINISH Medium with sweet oak and almond biscotti

 

Image: The Macallan

About the author Petra Milde

Petra Milde is a freelance author of books and specialist writing about spirits and food. She has been supporting the Whisky.de editorial team since 2015 and creates informative and entertaining articles in the news section.

Besides her writing work, she moderates tastings and can be met at spirits fairs, both behind the stands and in front of them, looking for new products and interesting people to talk to.

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