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    40 Years Old - 2017 Release

    A rich and intense single malt with a 40 year history.

    the macallan sherry oak 40 years old 2017 release whisky bottle label close up

    Matured in exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain and crafted from an intriguing combination of three cask types – a European oak sherry butt, a European oak sherry hogshead and an American oak sherry butt - the result is a rich and complex whisky with a distinctive style and intense character defined by dried fruits, ginger, wood spice and cinnamon and its natural deep copper colour. Released at the end of 2017, only 465 bottles of this release were made available worldwide.

    The Experience

    COLOUR

    Autumn russet.

    NOSE

    Smoky, lightly peated with ginger, sherry, citrus, cinnamon, chocolate and wood smoke.

    PALATE

    Wonderfully smooth, with soft spices, dried fruits, sherry, citrus and wood smoke.

    FINISH

    Long, rich and warming with chocolate, cinnamon and spice.

    ABV:

    45%