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The Macallan Launches TIME:SPACE Sherry Cask Whisky
The Macallan releases a $1,400 sherry cask whisky for The Inness Estate debut.
In brief
The Macallan releases a $1,400 sherry cask whisky for The Inness Estate debut. The Macallan debuts a limited-release sherry cask whisky at $1,400 with 44.8% ABV, using Valdespino casks from its 200th anniversary. Originally reported by Maxim.
New whisky debut
The Macallan releases its first sherry cask finished whisky, matured in casks seasoned with Valdespino sherry wine.
Inness Estate debut
The whisky debuted at The Inness Estate in upstate New York, following The Macallan’s March 2023 acquisition of Valdespino.
Valdespino partnership
The Macallan’s Managing Director of Cask Operations, Jane Graham, says the partnership builds on mutual trust from years of working with Valdespino as suppliers.
200 casks for 200th anniversary
The whisky uses 200 Valdespino sherry casks filled during The Macallan’s 200th anniversary in 2024, representing a historic milestone.
Price and proof
The whisky has an SRP of $1,400 and is bottled at 44.8 percent ABV, with a 20-year age.
Taste profile
The whisky features dark cherry, dates, roasted coffee, sweet toffee, dark red fruit, and balanced oak and dark chocolate notes.
Future collaboration
The Macallan and Valdespino plan to collaborate on experimental whisky projects, sharing expertise in winemaking and distilling.
The one thing
The Macallan debuts a limited-release sherry cask whisky at $1,400 with 44.8% ABV, using Valdespino casks from its 200th anniversary.
