Macallan : A Night On Earth In Jerez Annual Release 2024

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

Tasting

Color
This Single Malt presents a toasted orange hue, developed naturally.

Nose
The nose reveals an aromatic richness reminiscent of Spanish traditions, with honey-dipped doughnuts, sweet raisins, cinnamon, and anise. Silky oak is accompanied by lively citrus fruits, adding freshness to the ensemble.

Palate
On the palate, the whisky develops aromas of pastry, white grapes, and honey-glazed almonds. Vanilla and balanced spices blend harmoniously with notes of fresh rosemary. The finish is sweet, vibrant, and comforting.

Serving suggestions and occasions

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

Mixology

This exceptional whisky should be enjoyed neat to fully appreciate the complexity of its aromatic profile and the balance of its aging in Sherry casks.

Other characteristics

With an alcohol content of 43%, this unpeated Single Malt fully expresses the fruity and rich 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, the Macallan distillery has established itself as one of the most renowned Scottish whisky distilleries in the world. Owned by the Edrington Group since 1999, it is distinguished by its strict selection and specialization in aging in Spanish Sherry casks. Its new architectural distillery, inaugurated in 2018 following a 140 million pound sterling investment, increases its capacity to fifteen million liters annually and confirms 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, the cradle of Sherry cask mastery, which shapes The Macallan's signature style. As the third edition of the "A Night on Earth" series, this whisky marks the conclusion of the distillery's 200th-anniversary celebrations. The flavors are inspired by the Spanish custom of the 12 grapes on New Year's Eve and traditional Pestiños from Jerez, fried pastries refined with honey and anise.

Created by Whisky Maker Steven Bremner, A Night On Earth In Jerez Annual Release 2024 matured in oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera in Spain that previously held Sherry. The balanced blend of European and American oak is enriched by a small, rare proportion 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 festive Spanish New Year traditions.