The Macallan 25 Year Sherry Oak Annual 2023 Release is a flagship expression from Speyside's most coveted distillery, established at Easter Elchies in 1824. This release is matured for a quarter century exclusively in hand picked sherry seasoned European oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, sourced, toasted, and seasoned under the watchful eye of The Macallan's Master of Wood. The result is the distillery's signature richness and complexity, defined by deep mahogany color, layered dried fruit, and a whisper of wood smoke. The 2023 annual release is part of The Macallan Sherry Oak Collection, photographed by Erik Madigan Heck to capture its raisin, ginger, and rich oak character. Bottled at 43% ABV with natural color and presented in a solid oak wooden presentation case, this is a globally allocated release that grows scarcer each year as cohorts are exhausted, making the 2023 vintage a defining bottle for collectors and connoisseurs.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
The Macallan |
| Distillery |
The Macallan, Easter Elchies, Craigellachie |
| Region |
Speyside, Highlands |
| Type |
Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Mash Bill |
100% Malted Barley |
| Age |
25 Years |
| Cask |
Sherry seasoned European oak from Jerez, Spain |
| Color |
Natural Color |
| ABV |
43% |
| Proof |
86 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Packaging |
Solid oak wooden presentation case |
| Release |
Annual 2023 Release |
| Collection |
The Macallan Sherry Oak Collection |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich mahogany.
Nose: Dried orange slices, raisins, sultanas, and apricot layered with ginger syrup, vanilla, and rich oak.
Palate: Full bodied and intensely rich, layered with dried fruits, black cherries, dark chocolate, crystallised ginger, and toasted almonds. A subtle whisper of wood smoke runs through.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering dried fruit, dark chocolate, oak, and a final flourish of spice.
FAQ
What makes the 2023 release different from other Macallan 25 Sherry Oak vintages? The Macallan releases its 25 Year Sherry Oak annually, and each release is drawn from a fresh selection of casks. The 2023 vintage shows particularly pronounced notes of black cherry, crystallised ginger, and toasted almond layered over the signature sherry richness.
What casks is The Macallan 25 Sherry Oak aged in? Exclusively in hand picked European oak casks that have been seasoned with sherry in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. The Macallan's Master of Wood oversees sourcing, toasting, and seasoning.
How does it compare to The Macallan 18 Sherry Oak? The 25 Year is significantly deeper, richer, and more concentrated, with greater oak driven complexity and more developed dried fruit and dark chocolate character than the 18 Year, which presents brighter and more lifted sherry notes.
Where can I buy The Macallan 25 Sherry Oak 2023 online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
