{"product_id":"the-macallan-classic-cut-2025-edition","title":"The Macallan Classic Cut 2025 Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Macallan Classic Cut 2025 Edition is the annual limited cask strength release from The Macallan — exclusively sherry oak matured single malt bottled at natural cask strength without dilution, presenting the full concentration of The Macallan’s Sherry Oak character that the standard 40% bottlings soften.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Cut is released once annually and the ABV changes each year based on the specific cask selection. Each edition draws from sherry-seasoned oak casks matured at Macallan Estate, selected by the distillery’s team for exceptional colour and depth — the cask strength bottling allows the full dried fruit, chocolate, and warming spice character to come through without dilution. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-macallan\"\u003eMacallan at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the Classic Cut differ from the standard Macallan Sherry Oak range?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Cut is bottled at natural cask strength (ABV varies each year, typically 50–60%+) rather than the standard 40% dilution. The cask strength preserves the full concentration of the sherry cask character — more intense dried fruit, stronger spice, and more texture than the diluted standard expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the 2025 Classic Cut different from previous years?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the specific ABV and cask selection changes each year, producing a different character profile from each annual edition. The 2025 edition reflects that specific year’s cask selection from Macallan’s sherry-seasoned warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the Classic Cut differ from the standard Macallan Sherry Oak range?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Bottled at natural cask strength (typically 50-60%+) rather than the standard 40% dilution. Preserves the full concentration of sherry cask character — more intense dried fruit, stronger spice, more texture.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the 2025 Classic Cut different from previous years?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — the specific ABV and cask selection changes each year, producing a different character profile from each annual edition.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"The Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128313880828,"sku":"the-macallan-classic-cut-2025-edition","price":142.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/TheMacallanClassicCut_2025Edition.png?v=1779559278","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/the-macallan-classic-cut-2025-edition","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}