Mac-Talla Unveils Limited Edition Virgin Oak Whisky: A Sweet, Peated Masterpiece.
Mac-Talla Unveils Limited Edition Virgin Oak Whisky: A Sweet, Peated Masterpiece.
Launch Date: 13th February 2025
RRP: £74
Available in: UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, Israel
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers is proud to announce the release of Mac-Talla Virgin Oak, a captivating, limited edition whisky that brings together the best of Islay’s peated heritage and the sweetness of virgin oak maturation. Set to launch on 13th February 2025, this distinctive whisky will be available in select markets including the UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, and Israel.
Crafted with passion and precision, Mac-Talla Virgin Oak is a no-age-statement expression that offers a uniquely sweet and smoky whisky experience. Fully matured in a combination of bourbon barrels and #4 char virgin American oak casks from Kelvin Cooperage in Kentucky, this whisky represents a harmonious marriage of two distinct cask types, which has been further enriched by a final period of maturation in Virgin Oak barrels. The result is a whisky that is unlike any other in the Mac-Talla range.
What Makes Mac-Talla Virgin Oak Special?
Virgin oak, while becoming increasingly popular in the Scotch whisky industry, has never been featured in a core range Mac-Talla product—until now. This limited edition expression provides a richer, sweeter experience compared to the core range releases, Mara and Terra. The influence of virgin oak works wonders to balance the peat, softening its intensity while allowing the whisky to reveal layers of complex, indulgent flavors.
The result is a whisky that is both peaty and sweet. Initially, it starts with the delicate, floral character of an Islay spirit, which is gradually transformed by the virgin oak into a beautifully balanced profile. The peat is softened to reveal warm notes of toffee, sticky toffee pudding, muscovado sugar, and subtle spices, creating a whisky that is indulgent and deeply satisfying.
Cask Details and Whisky Creation Process
Mac-Talla Virgin Oak has been matured in 27 American Standard barrels sourced from the renowned Kelvin Cooperage in Kentucky. The casks impart a deep richness to the whisky, marrying perfectly with the peated spirit. After maturing, the whisky was vatted, married, and bottled at Aberargie Distillery, where every step of the process is carefully monitored to ensure the highest quality.
Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Golden Barley
- Nose: Deep oak spice, toffee apples, and muscovado sugar
- Taste: Rich smoked oak, warm baking spices, sticky toffee pudding, and creamy butterscotch
A Journey of Taste
Mac-Talla Virgin Oak stands as a testament to Morrison Scotch Whisky distillers dedication to creating exceptional whisky with a focus on craftsmanship and innovation. By offering a whisky with a sweeter, richer profile, this limited edition expression is the perfect addition to the journey of taste that Mac-Talla represents. It offers whisky lovers a chance to experience something new, a departure from the more traditional peated expressions, all while maintaining the distinct Islay character that defines Mac-Talla.
Availability & Pricing
The Mac-Talla Virgin Oak Limited Edition whisky will be available for purchase from 13th February 2025 at an RRP of £74. With only a limited number of casks produced, this whisky is expected to be highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Don’t miss out on this unique whisky experience—discover the extraordinary sweetness and peat balance of Mac-Talla Virgin Oak.
Stockists: Mac Talla Virgin Oak will be available from handpicked retailers across UK and Europe from 13th February 2025 – for more details on stockists, visit: https://mactallawhisky.com/stockists
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers is solely owned and operated by one of Scotland’s oldest and most prominent whisky families, Jamie and Brian Morrison. There has been over five generations of the Morrison family involved in the whisky business including grocers, brokers, blenders, bottlers and distillers, making them one of Scotland’s oldest whisky families.
Their heritage gives them access to a wide variety of unique and exceptional casks from pedigree distilleries across Scotland. Their family’s values are run through everything they do and they proudly showcase these underneath each of their bottles reiterating their commitment to Patience, Intuition and Integrity.
In every whisky they release, they are committed to continue to impart the knowledge that has been passed down from generations of family whisky makers. Our chairman’s great-grandfather, William Walker, one of the pre-eminent whisky brokers of his era, worked closely with various distilleries on the island, even advocating on behalf of the Islay whisky trade to American businesses on the repeal of US prohibition in 1933.
Walker grew very fond of Islay, where he eventually purchased a home, and played an integral part in developing transport, trade and marketing of the Island’s produce. His philanthropic nature was deeply appreciated by Islay residents – with the Glasgow Islay Association (of which he was a life member and chairman) noting in 1934 “In the Island itself, he has closely identified himself with every cause worthy of support”.
In 1963 a chance lunchtime encounter at a Glasgow restaurant led to Stanley P Morrison, the son-in-law of William Walker, purchasing Islay’s oldest distillery — Bowmore (established in 1779) — that evening. Morrison Bowmore Distillers was created and emerged as a globally-recognised brand of quality Single Malt Scotch Whisky, producing a characterful spirit with some legendary bottlings. Morrison Bowmore Distillers was acquired by Suntory in 1994.
To find out more about Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers visit www.morrisondistillers.com or for MacTalla visit www.mactallawhisky.com
