The Macallan 40 Year Old Sherry Oak 2017 Release

The Macallan 40 Year Old Sherry Oak 2017 Release is an exceptionally rare Speyside single malt, matured for four extraordinary decades and released in a limited worldwide outturn of just 465 bottles. Rich, intense and deeply mature, this distinguished Macallan showcases the influence of exceptional sherry-seasoned oak and represents one of the most sought-after aged expressions from the distillery’s Sherry Oak range.

Released at the end of 2017, this 40 Year Old expression was created from an intriguing combination of three sherry-seasoned cask types: European oak sherry butt, European oak sherry hogshead and American oak sherry butt. The resulting whisky possesses the rich dried-fruit character, warming spice and mature oak complexity associated with classic Macallan Sherry Oak.

Four Decades of Maturation

Forty years of maturation gives this whisky an extraordinary depth of character. The carefully selected sherry-seasoned oak casks contribute significantly to its colour, aroma and flavour, creating a mature single malt with layers of dried fruit, ginger, citrus, cinnamon, chocolate and wood spice.

The combination of European and American oak casks adds further complexity, while the whisky’s natural deep copper character reflects its long maturation. The Macallan officially describes the colour as autumn russet.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Autumn russet.

Nose:
Smoky and lightly peated, with ginger, sherry, citrus, cinnamon, chocolate and subtle wood smoke.

Palate:
Wonderfully smooth and richly developed, bringing together soft spices, dried fruits, sherry, citrus and wood smoke.

Finish:
Long, rich and warming, with lingering chocolate, cinnamon and spice.

An Extremely Limited Macallan

What makes the Macallan 40 Year Old Sherry Oak 2017 Release particularly compelling for collectors is its extremely limited production. Only 465 bottles were made available worldwide, placing this expression firmly within the category of rare and collectible Macallan releases.

For collectors, the significance extends beyond its 40-year age statement. This is a specific historical release from 2017, produced in a tiny outturn and built around a distinctive combination of sherry-seasoned European and American oak.

The Whisky Exchange identifies the bottle as a 70cl, 44% ABV Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky and a distillery bottling.

A Collector’s Macallan

The Macallan 40 Year Old Sherry Oak 2017 Release is an exceptional choice for serious collectors searching for rare Macallan whisky, highly aged single malt Scotch and limited-edition Sherry Oak releases.

Its combination of:

• 40 years of maturation
• 2017 release
• Only 465 bottles worldwide
• Sherry-seasoned European and American oak
• 70cl bottle
• 44% ABV
• Distillery bottling
• Rich dried-fruit and spice profile

makes it a particularly distinctive addition to a premium private whisky collection.

Whether acquired as a centrepiece for a rare whisky collection, a prestigious gift or a long-term collectible, The Macallan 40 Year Old Sherry Oak 2017 Release represents four decades of Macallan craftsmanship in an exceptionally scarce format.

Available through Whisky Infinite for collectors and connoisseurs seeking rare and highly aged Macallan whisky.

Product Specifications

The 70cl/44% specifications are from The Whisky Exchange listing; the 465-bottle outturn and cask composition are confirmed by The Macallan.