Speyside Scotch whisky producer The Macallan has released just 465 bottles of a limited-edition 40-year-old single malt as part of its Sherry Oak range.

Bottled at 44% abv, The Macallan Sherry Oak 40 Years Old is now available globally, with 70 bottles allocated to the US at an RRP of US$9,000.

The whisky has been aged exclusively in Sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, in the form of two Sherry butts and one Sherry hogshead.

The nose is said to offer aromas of sultanas, ginger and wood spice, along with cinnamon and citrus. Meanwhile on the palate there are flavours of cinnamon spices, dates and figs.

Nick Savage, The Macallan master distiller, said: “The Macallan Sherry Oak 40 years old is an outstanding and distinctive addition to our collection of unique, mature whiskies and is testament to our enduring desire to create peerless single malts.

Read more at source The Spirits Business