The Macallan 10 Year Old Sherry Oak from the early 2000s is a classic example of traditional Macallan whisky-making. Exclusively matured in selected sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain, this discontinued bottling represents the rich, sherry-led style for which Macallan became famous.

Bottle details

• Distillery: Macallan, Speyside

• Age: 10 years

• Bottling period: Approximately 1999–2004

• Strength: 40% ABV

• Cask maturation: Sherry oak

• Size: 70cl

Tasting notes

Nose: Sweet dried fruits, raisins and sultanas, accompanied by orange zest, toffee, vanilla and gentle sherry aromas. A little warming oak spice develops in the background.

Palate: Smooth, creamy and pleasantly rounded. Rich notes of Christmas cake, dark dried fruits, caramel, cinnamon and sweet sherry combine with hints of roasted nuts and oak.

Finish: Medium length, with lingering dried fruit sweetness, gentle spice, toasted oak and a touch of dark chocolate.

Overall impression

A beautifully traditional Speyside single malt, offering the classic combination of rich sherry influence, fruit sweetness and warming oak. Bottlings from this period are particularly interesting to collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate Macallan's older style of presentation and maturation.

Bottle Condition; Excellent

Packaging: Excellent

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