The Macallan Classic Cut 2024 Edition
The Macallan Classic Cut 2024 Edition is a 52.4% ABV, 750mL single malt Scotch whisky — the eighth release in The Macallan's annual Classic Cut series, matured in sherry-seasoned European and American oak and ex-bourbon casks, and bottled at the whisky maker's chosen strength. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 52.4%
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Single malt Scotch whisky
- Series: Classic Cut — 8th annual release (2024 Edition)
- Casks: Sherry-seasoned European oak, sherry-seasoned American oak and ex-bourbon casks
- Colour: Estate Sunrise
- Distillery: The Macallan, Speyside, Scotland
Anything But Classic
Since 2017, each Classic Cut has been an annual exercise by The Macallan's Whisky Mastery Team: source, season and select the casks, then bottle the year's whisky at the exact strength the whisky maker chooses to show its character. For 2024 — the eighth edition — that strength is 52.4%, and the design is interactive. At full strength the prominent character is rich vanilla, courtesy of the ex-bourbon and sherry-seasoned American oak in the mix. Add water and bring it toward 40%, and a different whisky steps forward: tropical fruit and zesty lemon, the sherry-seasoned European oak talking. One bottle, two readings. Browse the The Macallan collection and more whisky at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The Macallan's official notes — nose: rich vanilla, orchard fruits, marzipan, citrus peel, fresh picked herbs and sweet oak. Palate: rich vanilla, baked custard, milk chocolate, sweet green apple and balanced oak spices. Finish: long, rich and sweet.
How to Enjoy
Follow the brand's intended ritual: taste it neat at 52.4% first, where the vanilla leads, then add water a little at a time and watch the tropical fruit and lemon emerge. It is a whisky designed to be explored in the glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Macallan Classic Cut? An annual limited series, begun in 2017, in which each edition is bottled at the whisky maker's chosen strength to showcase a specific character — the 2024 Edition is the eighth release.
What is the ABV of Classic Cut 2024? 52.4% ABV — higher than standard Macallan bottlings, chosen by the Whisky Mastery Team for this edition.
Why add water to Classic Cut 2024? The edition was designed around it: at full strength rich vanilla dominates, and as water brings the strength toward 40%, tropical fruit and lemon flavours step forward.
What casks is Classic Cut 2024 matured in? A combination of sherry-seasoned European oak, sherry-seasoned American oak and ex-bourbon casks.
Vanilla at full strength, tropics with water — The Macallan Classic Cut 2024 Edition awaits at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.