The Macallan

The Macallan distillery is located in the Highland region of Scotland, where in 1824 it was one of the first distilleries to receive its whisky license. More precisely, The Macallan is actually located in the middle of the Speyside region, which would lead one to believe it was a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky. However, since Speyside technically falls under the Highland region, The Macallan has chosen to stick with the Highland designation on their bottles. For a number of years, The Macallan has been best known for its extensive use of sherry cask maturation, which produced a rich, sweet, and sherry/fruity whisky. In 2019, Macallan inaugurated its brand new whisky distillery, and the older The Macallan whisky bottlings are among the most expensive whiskies ever sold at auction. The series includes, among others, The Macallan 12 Year Old, 15 Year Old, 18 Year Old, 25 Year Old, 30 Year Old, 50 Year Old, and Classic Cut editions.