The Macallan 20 Year Old TIME : SPACE Sherry Cask | Valdespino Release

Unveil a historic milestone in Speyside Scotch distilling with The Macallan 20 Year Old TIME : SPACE Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Released in 2026 as the extraordinary third chapter in the distillery's iconic bicentenary TIME : SPACE Collection, this limited-edition 20-year-old release represents a monumental milestone in Scotch history: the very first Macallan single malt finished and married in oak casks seasoned with the brand's own historic Valdespino sherry. Created for elite whisky collectors, high-net-worth investors, and connoisseurs of ultra-rare Speyside single malts, this bottling closes the loop on two centuries of sherry-seasoned oak mastery.

Crafted under the supervision of Lead Whisky Maker Euan Kennedy and Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell, the liquid underwent a two-stage sherry cask maturation. First, the spirit rested for two decades predominantly in first-fill European oak sherry-seasoned casks alongside select American oak sherry casks. It was then married in the historic first 200 casks seasoned at the prestigious Valdespino bodega in Jerez, Spain—an exclusive partnership following Edrington’s acquisition in Grupo Estévez. Bottled at an ideal strength of 44.8% ABV, non-chillfiltered with 100% natural deep mahogany colour, it yields a luxurious, mouth-coating palate bursting with treacle toffee, dark cherries, ginger cake, and complex wood spices.

The Circular TIME : SPACE Decanter & Historic Valdespino Provenance

The Apex of Cask Custodianship: Encased in The Macallan’s signature circular TIME : SPACE vessel—symbolizing the infinity of time and the ongoing journey between past and future—the decanter is presented in a bespoke luxury presentation case taking inspiration from the golden light of Andalusia and the Palomino grape vineyards of Jerez. As the premier release featuring house-owned Valdespino sherry oak seasoning, this strictly allocated bottle represents an anchor for international portfolios and luxury home bars.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma / Nose: Intensely rich, elegant, and fruit-forward. Sticky dates, dark chocolate-coated cherries, and rich ginger cake open the bouquet, followed by dried figs, orange marmalade, warm cinnamon, and aromatic antique oak.
• Palate / Flavour: Decadent, rounded, and complex. Layers of treacle toffee, bramble berry jam, poached plums, and cocoa nibs merge effortlessly with sweet clove spice, candied ginger, and gentle wood tannins.
• Finish: Exceptionally long, warming, and refined. It concludes with lingering notes of espresso bean, rich dark cocoa, soft wood spices, and a subtle trail of seasoned European oak.

Sip The Macallan 20 Year Old TIME : SPACE Sherry Cask neat to dissect its ground-breaking Valdespino sherry cask integration, or showcase the circular decanter as a crown jewel of your luxury whisky collection.