Macallan 20 Year Old Time : Space Sherry Cask

Following the release of TIME : SPACE and TIME : SPACE Mastery in 2024 to celebrate the distillery's 200th anniversary, The Macallan introduced the collection's third expression, TIME : SPACE Sherry Cask, in 2026. What sets this release apart is the distillery's first use of oak casks seasoned with Valdespino sherry. In 2023, The Macallan's parent company, Edrington, acquired a 50% stake in Grupo Estévez, the parent company of Valdespino, increasing its involvement in sherry production and the cask-seasoning process. This 20-year-old release is a significant outcome of that partnership.

The whisky was initially matured in Sherry-Seasoned Casks, predominantly European Oak, alongside whisky matured in American Oak. It was then transferred to a selection of the first 200 Valdespino Sherry-Seasoned Casks that arrived at The Macallan in 2024 for a subsequent marrying period. The bottle retains the TIME : SPACE Collection's distinctive circular design, while the yellow presentation box takes inspiration from Valdespino's Palomino grapes and the Andalusian sunshine of Spain, reflecting this collaboration with the sherry producer.

Official Tasting Notes:
Nose: Raisins soaked in sherry, figs and Medjool dates, with frangipane, cinder toffee and a touch of caramelised nuts. Dark chocolate truffles develop alongside cinnamon, star anise and ginger.
Palate: Rich and complex, with sultanas, dates and dried apricots, complemented by ginger cake, treacle toffee, blackberry jam and chocolate-coated cherries. Cloves and cinnamon sticks lend a warming spice, with cocoa nibs and polished oak emerging later.
Finish: Warm woody spices with a hint of espresso and gentle waves of oak.