Macallan 25 year old 2022 Annual Release
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Cask 2022 Release is a highly anticipated and prestigious single malt Scotch whisky from one of Scotland's most revered distillery, The Macallan. This limited edition expression is a celebration of the distillery's commitment to craftsmanship and its unparalleled mastery in working with sherry-seasoned oak casks.
Distilled over a quarter-century ago, this whisky has been aged for a remarkable 25 years, allowing it to develop a complexity and depth that only time can bestow. What sets this release apart is its exclusive maturation in carefully selected sherry casks, a signature characteristic of The Macallan. These casks, seasoned with rich and aromatic Oloroso sherry, impart unique flavors and textures to the whisky, resulting in an extraordinary sensory experience.
Macallan Distillery
The distillery is located in the area of Easter Elchies, Craigellachie, Scotland. It acquired its distilling license in 1824 and started operating as Elchies Distillery. Many whisky writers and historians argue that illegal distillation could have taken place on the same site way before the license was acquired. Like many distilleries built in the early half of the 19th century, Macallan started as a farm distillery. The founder, Alexander Reid, owned and ran the distillery until 1868 when he sold it. The new owner, James Stuart, ran the distillery until 1892 when he sold it to the Kemp family who were among the biggest distillers during the Victorian era and beyond.
In 1996 the current owners, Edrington Group (known as Highland Distillers back then), took over Macallan distillery. Prior to this, the distillery’s production capacity was increased in 1954, 1965 and 1975. Today 21 pot stills operate at this distillery.
For most of its history, Macallan has produced malt whisky for blending. During the dreaded whisky glut of the 1980’s, production focused strongly on the single malt category.
Since the 1970s, The Macallan brand has gone from strength to strength. It has released several whiskies with and without age statements. In 2013 the construction of a new distillery was announced and the finished project was unveiled in 2018. The distillery was completed at an estimated cost of £140 million.
