The Macallan Litha Single Malt Scotch

The Macallan Litha is a limited single malt matured exclusively in 100% first-fill sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain — a radiant, fruit-forward expression named for the ancient Celtic summer solstice festival, first released in 2023.

Litha celebrates the meeting of two worlds: Scottish spirit and Spanish oak. The story begins in the vineyards of Jerez de la Frontera, where the sherry-seasoned casks are crafted to The Macallan’s specification before travelling to the Easter Elchies estate to be filled with new-make spirit. Maturation entirely in first-fill sherry-seasoned oak gives Litha its deep gold colour — natural, with no added colouring — and a lush, approachable character. The bottle’s artwork, by artist Sija Hong, uses a central tree motif and a blue-and-red palette to represent the union of Scotland and Spain.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla, and chocolate with citrus and tropical fruit
• Palate: Vanilla ice cream and berry compote, toasted oak, warming wood spice, salted caramel, and pecans
• Finish: Medium to long, with lingering sweet oak and red fruit

Specs

• Distillery: The Macallan, Easter Elchies, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1824)
• Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky, NAS
• Maturation: 100% first-fill sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez — natural colour
• ABV: 40%
• Release: 2023 limited edition
• Size: 700ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does “Litha” mean? Litha is the ancient Celtic name for the summer solstice — a symbol of light and the meeting of two forces, reflected in the whisky’s radiant character and its theme of uniting Scotland and Spain.
• What casks is it matured in? Exclusively 100% first-fill sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, with natural colour and no added colouring.
• How does Litha differ from the core Macallan range? Litha uses only first-fill sherry-seasoned oak, where expressions like the Double Cask combine American and European oak. The result is a brighter, fruit-forward, approachable profile at 40% ABV.