Macallan : A Night On Earth In Jerez Annual Release 2024

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Macallan "A Night On Earth In Jerez Annual Release 2024"

Tasting

Appearance
This single malt boasts a naturally derived toasted orange hue.

Nose
The nose reveals an aromatic richness evocative of Spanish traditions with honey-coated fritters, sweet raisins, cinnamon, and anise. Silky oak is accompanied by vibrant citrus fruits that bring freshness to the ensemble.

Palate
On the palate, the whisky develops flavors of pastry, white grapes, and honey-glazed almonds. Vanilla and balanced spices blend harmoniously with touches of fresh rosemary. The finish reveals itself to be sweet, vibrant, and comforting.

Pairings and tasting moments

This limited edition is designed for end-of-year celebrations, particularly New Year's. It evokes nostalgic flavors of home and makes for an ideal gift. This whisky encourages reflection on time past and celebration of the future.

Mixology

This exceptional whisky is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate the complexity of its aromatic profile and the balance of its maturation in sherry casks.

Other characteristics

Bottled at 43% ABV, this unpeated single malt fully expresses the rich and fruity character typical of Speyside stills. Its natural color testifies to the exclusive influence of the casks during maturation.

A Speyside single malt celebrating the heritage of Jerez

The Macallan, a global reference for single malt

Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid in the Scottish Speyside, Macallan has established itself as one of the most prestigious Scotch whisky distilleries in the world. Owned by the Edrington Group since 1999, it stands out for its rigorous selection and specialization in maturation in Spanish sherry casks. Its new architectural distillery, inaugurated in 2018 after an investment of 140 million pounds sterling, brings its capacity to fifteen million liters annually, confirming its status as a global reference for single malt.

A Night On Earth In Jerez: a limited edition celebrating the Spanish New Year

This limited edition pays tribute to Jerez de la Frontera, cradle of the sherry cask mastery that shapes The Macallan's signature style. The third installment in the "A Night on Earth" series, this whisky marks the culmination of the distillery's bicentennial celebrations. The flavors are inspired by the Spanish custom of the 12 grapes of New Year's and traditional Jerez pestiños, fried pastries enriched with honey and anise.

Crafted by Whisky Maker Steven Bremner, the A Night On Earth In Jerez Annual Release 2024 benefits from maturation in sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain. The balanced blend of European and American oak is enriched by a small, rare parcel of Pedro Ximénez European oak casks, adding extra depth and richness to the whisky. This limited edition testifies to Macallan's expertise in the art of sherry cask maturation and celebrates Spanish festive New Year traditions.