20 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Third Chapter of the TIME : SPACE Collection, 44.8% ABV, Natural Colour
TIME : SPACE Sherry Cask is the third chapter of The Macallan's TIME : SPACE Collection, following the two 200th anniversary releases of 2024, and it marks a milestone in the distillery's history: it is the first Macallan influenced by casks seasoned with Valdespino sherry since the brand's parent company acquired the historic Jerez bodega in 2023. The oak was made in The Macallan's own Jerez cooperages, seasoned at the Valdespino bodega in Jerez de la Frontera, and shipped to Scotland for filling in 2024, the bicentennial year.
Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell began with single malt matured fully for 20 years in predominantly European oak sherry-seasoned casks, then married it in a portion of those first 200 Valdespino-seasoned casks. The whisky is bottled at 44.8% ABV with natural colour. It comes in the collection's signature circular decanter, a ring of glass with a hollow centre, dressed in a golden yellow inlay and presented in a gold tri-fold box of overlapping circles designed to evoke Palomino grapes and Andalusian sunlight.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sherry-soaked raisins, figs and medjool dates, dark chocolate truffles and warming spices. Palate: Dried fruits, rich ginger cake, treacle toffee and chocolate-coated cherries, followed by espresso. Finish: Gentle oak.
Why Collectors Seek This Out
The first Macallan shaped by casks seasoned with Valdespino sherry, from the first 200 casks ever seasoned at the bodega
20 year old single malt, fully matured in sherry-seasoned European oak
Third chapter of the TIME : SPACE Collection, launched for the 200th anniversary
Crafted by Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell, bottled at 44.8% with natural colour
Iconic circular TIME : SPACE decanter in a gold presentation box
Released in limited numbers, first by ballot and at The Macallan Boutique at Harrods
Product Details
Type
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Collection
TIME : SPACE Collection, Chapter Three (Sherry Cask), 2026 Release
Age
20 Years
Casks
Sherry-Seasoned European Oak, Married in Valdespino Sherry-Seasoned Casks
Whisky Maker
Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker
Size
700mL
Proof / ABV
89.6 Proof (44.8% Alc. Vol.), Natural Colour
Presentation
Circular TIME : SPACE Decanter, Gold Presentation Box
Distillery
The Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie, Speyside, Scotland
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TIME : SPACE Collection?
It is The Macallan's collection of landmark releases in the circular decanter, launched in 2024 for the distillery's 200th anniversary with TIME : SPACE and TIME : SPACE Mastery. Sherry Cask is the third chapter.
Why is the Valdespino connection significant?
The Macallan's parent company acquired the Valdespino sherry house in Jerez in 2023. This is the first whisky to use casks seasoned with Valdespino sherry, drawn from the very first 200 casks seasoned at the bodega and filled in 2024.
How old is the whisky?
It carries a 20 year age statement, matured in predominantly European oak sherry-seasoned casks before being married in the Valdespino-seasoned casks.
What does it taste like?
Expect sherry-soaked raisins, figs, dates and dark chocolate on the nose, dried fruit, ginger cake, treacle toffee, chocolate cherries and espresso on the palate, and a gentle oak finish.
What comes with the bottle?
The 700mL circular decanter is presented in a gold tri-fold box patterned with overlapping circles, inspired by Palomino grapes and the Andalusian sun.
