Sherry Oak 30 Years Old, 2024 Release
A luxurious whisky with 30 years of sherry seasoned flavour.
The Macallan Sherry Oak 30 Years Old forms part of our Sherry Oak range which features a series of single malt whiskies matured in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. Deliciously smooth with a long, rich finish, the natural dark mahogany colour of the 30 Years Old is the richest in the range.
Ginger. Orange. Woodspice.
SHERRY OAK BY ERIK MADIGAN HECK
The Sherry Oak Collection is a timeless sensorial journey. Beautifully led by European Oak, sherry seasoned in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Photographer Erik Madigan Heck has presented his visual interpretation of Sherry Oak 30 Years Old, capturing the flavour notes of honeyed figs, chocolate orange and a subtle hint of cinnamon.
SHERRY OAK 30 YEARS OLD
The soft focus alludes to the beautifully long and rich finish of the whisky, with warm tones of amber and mahogany representing the hue of the whisky itself.
The Experience
Colour
ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY
Erik has captured a selection of abstract photography at The Macallan Estate, exploring The Sherry Oak Collection with nature as his muse. These photographs celebrate the mastery of The Macallan Sherry Oak Collection, beautifully captured through the lens of Erik's unique signature style.
Meet Erik Madigan Heck
Describing himself as a painter who uses photography, Erik’s work is a contemporary extension of Romanticism; showcasing and celebrating both nature and beauty, much like The Macallan.
In 2011, Erik was awarded the renowned '30 Under 30' award by Forbes Magazine. He also received the prestigious ICP Affinity Award in 2013, the Art Directors Club's Gold Medal in 2015 and the AI-IP American Photography award for his Old Masters Portfolio, published by The New York Times Magazine.
Marks of Distinction
From the cask
Every Macallan single malt reveals the unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit for which The Macallan has been known since it was established in 1824. It is an expression of our enduring desire to go beyond ordinary, to seek out the extraordinary, and create peerless single malts.
Our reputation for the extraordinary is characterised by the exceptional oak casks for which The Macallan is renowned. Sourced, crafted, toasted and seasoned under the watchful eye of the Master of Wood, the hand-picked casks are delivered to the demanding specifications of the Whisky Mastery Team. It is the oak that makes the greatest contribution to the quality, natural colour and distinctive aromas and flavours at the heart of this single malt whisky.
Once filled, the maturing spirit remains undisturbed in the same casks for the necessary number of years it needs to be worthy of its destined Macallan expression. It is these oak casks that make the greatest contribution to the quality, natural colour and distinctive aromas and flavours which lie at the heart of The Macallan single malt.
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