Macallan Sienna 1824 Series Single Speyside Malt Whisky 43%

Mahogany in the glass. Warm spices in the air. Macallan Sienna carries its colour with pride — not a choice, but a promise of what sherry oak can do when given time to leave its mark.

Expert description

Macallan Sienna 1824 Series is a discontinued Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in Spanish sherry casks — European and American oak — and bottled at 43%. It was part of Macallan's 1824 Collection, which used colour as a guide to intensity: Gold, Amber, Sienna and Ruby. Sienna was the third most intense expression in the series, and its deep terracotta hue reflects a long and richly sherried life in cask.

The collection has been discontinued, making Sienna a sought-after bottle for collectors and Macallan enthusiasts. The powerful sherry-driven flavour notes are undeniable.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit and orange marmalade with prunes, dates and dark chocolate. Rich sherry with cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of smoke.

Palate

Full and sweet with fig, raisin and caramelised orange. Warm spice with ginger, clove and dry oak.

Finish

Long and warm with dark chocolate, dried fruits and a soft oak bitterness. Sherry sweetness carries through to the last.

Specifications

Name: Macallan Sienna 1824 Series
Distillery: Macallan
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Spanish sherry casks (European and American oak)
Edition: 1824 Series (discontinued)
EAN no.: 5010314101206

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rich dark fruit · Spiced · Discontinued collector's bottle

Investment potential

High — Macallan Sienna is from the discontinued 1824 Series and is no longer available from the distillery. Collectors and Macallan enthusiasts actively seek these bottles, and secondary market prices reflect the series' rarity and prestige.

Did you know?

The 1824 Series used the colour of the whisky as a sort of menu for intensity — no age statement, just colour as the guide. Sienna represented the second deepest shade in the series, and the colour came entirely from sherry cask maturation, not from colouring.

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Frequently asked questions about Macallan Sienna 1824 Series

Is Macallan Sienna 1824 Series discontinued?

Yes — the 1824 Series has been discontinued and is no longer in production. Macallan Sienna can still be found at specialist retailers and at auction, but stocks are limited and declining. This gives the bottle a collector's status beyond the ordinary.

What does Macallan Sienna taste like?

Sienna is rich and dark — dried fruit, prunes, fig and orange marmalade on the nose. The palate brings caramelised orange and warm spice with ginger and clove. The finish is long with dark chocolate and a soft oak bitterness.

What is the difference between Macallan Sienna and Macallan Amber?

Both are from the 1824 Series, but Sienna is more intense — deeper colour, richer flavours and a stronger sherry presence. Amber is lighter and fruitier. Sienna was the third most intense expression in the series, after Ruby.

Is Macallan Sienna a good collector's bottle?

The series is discontinued and global stocks are falling. Macallan is one of the world's most sought-after distilleries on the secondary market. For collectors, an unopened Sienna is an attractive bottle — rare, from an iconic distillery and with a clear story behind it.

What was the concept behind the 1824 Series?

Macallan launched the 1824 Series without age statements — instead, the colour of the whisky was the guide to intensity. Gold (lightest), Amber, Sienna and Ruby (darkest) described increasing sherry intensity. All colour came from cask maturation, not from added colouring.

What glass works best for Macallan Sienna?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass or a Glencairn glass opens the rich aromas best. Serve at room temperature and let the whisky open up in the glass for a couple of minutes before the first sip.