{"product_id":"the-macallan-litha-single-malt-scotch","title":"The Macallan Litha Single Malt Scotch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLitha 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterscotch, vanilla, and chocolate with citrus and tropical fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla ice cream and berry compote, toasted oak, warming wood spice, salted caramel, and pecans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to long, with lingering sweet oak and red fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan, Easter Elchies, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1824)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky, NAS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% first-fill sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez — natural colour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 limited edition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-macallan\"\u003eMacallan collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Litha\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks is it matured in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively 100% first-fill sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, with natural colour and no added colouring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Litha differ from the core Macallan range?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Litha mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"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.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What casks is it matured in?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Exclusively 100% first-fill sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, with natural colour and no added colouring.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Litha differ from the core Macallan range?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"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.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"The Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903590764615,"sku":"812066025923","price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/BuyTheMacallanLithaSingleMaltScotch.png?v=1782400297","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/the-macallan-litha-single-malt-scotch","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}