Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 2020 Release

The Macallan Sherry Oak 30 Years Old (2020 Release) Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700ml | 43% ABV | Natural Color | Non-Chill Filtered | Discontinued

A Discontinued Masterpiece from 2020

The Macallan 30 Year Old 2020 represents one of the final official bottlings of this iconic age statement before The Macallan discontinued it due to vanishing aged stocks. Distilled around 1990 and bottled in 2020, this expression spent three decades maturing in hand-picked sherry-seasoned European oak casks. Consequently, it delivers the deep, opulent profile that made the 30 Year Old a benchmark of luxury. Moreover, its 2020 release is now a documented rarity in collector circles.

Three Decades in Spanish Oak

This whisky matured exclusively in sherry-seasoned European oak casks from Jerez, Spain—the foundation of The Macallan’s signature style. In fact, the Macallan 30 Year Old 2020 showcases the perfect balance of dried fruit, spice, and antique oak that only extreme aging can achieve.

Opulent, Velvety, and Profoundly Complex

Bottled at 43% ABV, this expression offers extraordinary depth with remarkable smoothness. As a result, it layers fig, prune, and dark chocolate over cinnamon, clove, and polished wood. Additionally, the 30-year maturation imparts a waxy, silky texture that defines its luxurious mouthfeel.

Tasting Experience

First, the nose reveals dried apricot, beeswax, and orange marmalade, followed by leather, nutmeg, and a whisper of tobacco. Then, subtle notes of roasted almond and dark honey emerge with air.

On the palate, the texture is sumptuous and full. Flavors of plum, toffee, baking spice, and antique oak unfold with grace. The alcohol integrates seamlessly, adding warmth without weight.

Finally, the finish is eternal—dried herbs, cocoa, and a haunting echo of history. Altogether, it’s a majestic dram that honors the legacy of this Macallan 30 Year Old 2020.

A Documented Collector’s Item

Since The Macallan discontinued the 30 Year Old shortly after this release, the 2020 bottling is now highly sought after. Therefore, it appears increasingly in auctions and private collections. Its deep mahogany hue and complex profile make it a definitive piece of Macallan’s pre-discontinuation era.

Explore Final Bottlings of Age-Statement Macallan

If you value historic aged malts, discover other late-release treasures in our [Macallan Discontinued Collection].