THE MACALLAN CLASSIC CUT 2024
LIMITED EDITION SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
HIGHLANDS, SCOTLAND
Why Buy: The Macallan surely needs no introduction. It's one of the most collected spirits in the world. Their popular Classic Cut series, though, shows a different side of the legend, and their 2024 release is a massive (and surprising) flex of creativity, a big, bold whisky that marries tradition and innovation as never before. At a robust 104.8 proof, and matured in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks (with a dash of ex-bourbon barrel-aged spirit for good measure), it's a powerhouse of a dram, with that creamy mouthfeel that has long been the distiller’s signature, but it's the sneaky subtleties here that we love most.
Our Tasting Notes: Crack open the bottle, and you're immediately greeted by a rush of rich and aromatic vanilla. Give it a moment, and citrus peel and sweet oak join the party. Take a sip, and now here come the sweet green apples, which provide a perfect balance for all that vanilla richness — and a fascinating push-pull that carries you all the way to and through the rich, smooth finish.
The Story: We don’t think of The Macallan as a brand; we think of it as a kind of collective heirloom, passed down through the generations. Founded in 1824, in the Scottish Highlands, it's been setting the bar for single malts for nearly two centuries. But don't mistake long age for stuffiness. The Macallan is like that cool uncle who's been everywhere, done everything, and still manages to surprise you. The Classic Cut series? That's The Macallan showing off a bit. It's their way of saying, "Hey, we can do powerful AND sophisticated." Each year, their Whisky Mastery Team (yes, that’s the actual name) gets to play mad scientist, tweaking the strength to bring out unique flavors and characters. In the process, they obsess over every detail, scrutinizing every cask, every drop. It's precisely this fanatical attention to detail that turns a good whisky into, well — into a Macallan.
ABV: 52.4% (104.8 proof).
Recommended Use: At full strength and without dilution, vanilla stands front and center. But add a drop of water, taking it to 40% ABV, and watch as the tropical fruits and lemon flavors steal the spotlight. Suddenly, you're sipping on a symphony of tropical fruits and zesty lemon, proving that strength and finesse can happily coexist in the same delicious glass. Whisky alchemy at its finest.
What to Pair It With: Talk about playing well with others. Try it alongside a chunk of aged Gouda – the whisky's sweetness syncing with the cheese's savory notes. For dessert, a slice of lemon tart will beautifully complement those citrusy notes. Feeling adventurous? Match it with a bowl of spicy green curry, and taste the way those tropical notes modulate some of the heat.
Fun Fact: The Macallan is so serious about its casks that it actually employs a Master of Wood. No, really – that’s the actual job title. And the job description? Quite literally, to obsess over the oak that will eventually shape your whisky.
Our Guarantee: We always buy and source direct, so rest assured – your whisky will arrive in your hands with pristine provenance. Don't delay – secure your bottle today!