Macallan Classic Cut 2025 Edition is the ninth annual release in Macallan’s celebrated Classic Cut series – a collection defined by higher strength and expressions that showcase the distillery’s character in its most concentrated form. This year’s edition is bottled at 50.6% and offers an intense yet refined tasting experience.
The whisky has matured in a combination of sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, complemented by ex-bourbon casks. The result is a rich and balanced single malt where fruit, sweetness, and spice are seamlessly woven together.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of orange oil, brown sugar, milk chocolate and vanilla panna cotta, followed by freshly baked apple pie and caramelized biscuits. The palate is silky and full-bodied with notes of icing sugar, grapefruit, mandarin and lemon meringue, alongside a subtle almond sweetness. The finish is long and elegant, carrying hints of melon, further citrus, and gentle oak spice.
Classic Cut 2025 is described as anything but traditional – instead, it is a bold reinterpretation of what a modern classic can be. The higher strength enhances its complexity and makes the whisky dynamic and multi-layered, particularly when enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up its hidden dimensions.
This is a whisky for both collectors and dedicated enthusiasts – created for those who wish to experience Macallan’s style at its most expressive.
