4 Nov 2024
The Macallan Launches A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera
The Macallan has announced the third release in the A Night on Earth Series marking the conclusion to the brand's 200th anniversary celebrations, inspired by year end celebrations in Spain. The limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky, named A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera, pays tribute to the Spanish region where The Macallan’s cask journey begins.
It is in Jerez de la Frontera, where the sherry seasoned oak casks - that one day will nurture and mature The Macallan - are meticulously crafted, laying the foundation for the whisky that follows.
A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera is matured in a perfectly balanced combination of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks, produced to The Macallan’s exacting specifications. The unique combination delivers a richness and sweetness on the palate. The whisky’s tasting notes of pastry, grapes and anise take inspiration from the Spanish custom of eating twelve grapes before the start of the New Year and the traditional Jerez pastry, Pestiños – a rich, fried dough with sugar and aniseed or honey.
This exclusive release captures the essence of the season that marks the end of the year in southern Spain, a time for togetherness, reflection on what has passed, and a celebration of the future. Inspired by the warmth and vibrancy of Jerez's traditions, A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera is a unique gifting offering that embodies the spirit of festivity and renewal.
The Macallan has collaborated with artist Maria Melero, a native of Jerez, who has channelled her memories of the festive period in her home city to create the distinctive designs that adorn this release. Her artwork enhances the unboxing experience, making it as memorable as the whisky itself.
“Jerez plays a crucial role in The Macallan’s past, but also present and future. As a whisky maker, having been able to tell part of that story through a whisky has been wonderfully rewarding. A combination of European and American sherry seasoned casks has enabled us to capture the flavours, traditions and María’s memories of New Year in Jerez de la Frontera, the home of sherry wine.”
Steven Bremner
Whisky Maker