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Completeness
About
Premium Speyside distillery whose sherry-cask-matured single malts command some of the highest prices at auction. The 2018 'new distillery' designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners is an architectural landmark with an undulating grass roof. Macallan's curiously small stills (the smallest on Speyside) concentrate flavor. 36 stills produce 15M LPA.
Production Details
Owner
Edrington Group
Parent Company
Edrington Group
Status
Active
Founded
1824
Still Type
Pot
Stills
36
Capacity
15.0M LPA
Water Source
Boreholes on the Easter Elchies estate
Core Range8
The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years OldCore
12 Years43% ABV$55-70
Sherry seasoned American oak casks and sherry seasoned European oak casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Warm honey gold; lighter than the Sherry Oak 12 with bright, inviting appearance
Smell
Honey, vanilla, and citrus freshness from American oak. Dried fruit and toffee from sherry influence. Lighter and more approachable than Sherry Oak — fresh apple, caramel, and gentle oak
Sip
Smooth and well-balanced. Honey, vanilla, caramel, and toffee apple. Subtle dried fruit (raisin, sultana), citrus zest, and gentle oak spice. Lighter sherry influence than Sherry Oak range, more accessible. Medium body with creamy mouthfeel
Savor
Medium-length finish. Honey and vanilla linger with gentle oak dryness and subtle dried fruit. Clean and approachable, ending with warm caramel
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Bakery: Sweet (vanilla custard, caramel); Sweet Shop: honey, toffee, caramel; Greengrocer: Orchard (apple), Citrus (citrus zest), Dried (raisin, sultana); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak, American oak); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry, subtle)
The Macallan Double Cask 15 Years OldCore
15 Years43% ABV$90-120
Sherry seasoned American oak casks and sherry seasoned European oak casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich golden amber; deeper than Double Cask 12, with warm honeyed tones
Smell
Richer and more developed than DC 12 — dried fruit (raisin, date), honey, vanilla, butterscotch, and warm oak. Hints of chocolate, orange peel, and baking spice. Balanced sweet-to-dry ratio
Sip
Medium-full body. Rich honey, dried fruit, and chocolate. Butterscotch, vanilla, and orange peel with warming oak spice. More sherry influence than DC 12 — richer, more complex, with emerging leather and nutmeg notes. Silky texture
Savor
Medium-long finish. Dried fruit and chocolate linger with warm oak spice, honey, and a touch of leather. More substance than DC 12 with satisfying warmth
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Sweet Shop: honey, butterscotch, Chocolate (chocolate); Greengrocer: Dried (raisin, dates), Citrus (orange peel); Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak), Leather (touch); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry); Natural Foods: Spices (nutmeg, baking spice)
The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years OldCore
18 Years43% ABV$220-280
Sherry seasoned American oak casks and sherry seasoned European oak casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Deep amber gold with copper hues; rich, full-bodied appearance
Smell
Complex and mature — dried fruit, dark chocolate, old vanilla, and warm sherry. Orange marmalade, ginger, and polished oak. Touches of leather, caramel, and subtle nuttiness. Sits between Double Cask and Sherry Oak in intensity
Sip
Rich and layered. Dark chocolate, dried fig, orange marmalade, and caramel. Warm sherry influence with vanilla, butterscotch, and mature oak tannins. Ginger and nutmeg spice. Full body, slightly less intense than Sherry Oak 18 but more approachable. Velvety texture
Savor
Long, warm finish. Dark chocolate and dried fruit persist with gentle oak tannins, vanilla, and lingering sherry warmth. Subtle leather emerges late. Elegant and balanced
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Sweet Shop: Chocolate (dark chocolate), caramel, butterscotch; Greengrocer: Dried (fig, raisins), Citrus (orange), Preserved (orange marmalade); Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry, oloroso); Furniture Maker: Wood (polished oak), Leather (subtle); Natural Foods: Spices (ginger, nutmeg), Nuts (subtle)
The Macallan Rare CaskCore
NAS43% ABV$300-380
Handpicked selection of 16 cask types — predominantly first-fill sherry seasoned oak
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich mahogany with deep reddish-amber tones; dark and opulent appearance
Smell
Rich and intense — dark chocolate, raisin, fig, and sticky toffee pudding. Deep sherry, vanilla, and warm ginger. Hints of clove, orange peel, and toasted oak. Complex layers unfold slowly — leather, dried flowers, and subtle rancio
Sip
Full-bodied and luxurious. Intense dried fruit (raisin, fig, date), dark chocolate, and sticky toffee pudding. Rich oloroso sherry, warm spice (ginger, clove, cinnamon), and vanilla. Toasted oak and gentle leather. Remarkably complex for NAS — sourced from rare cask selection. Viscous, silky mouthfeel
Savor
Long, rich finish. Sherry fruit and dark chocolate evolve through warm spice, toasted oak, and lingering toffee. Leather and dried fruit persist. Warm and generous
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Pub/Bar: Wine (oloroso sherry, deep sherry, rancio); Greengrocer: Dried (raisin, fig, dates, dried flowers), Citrus (orange peel); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (dark chocolate), Syrup (sticky toffee); Bakery: Sweet (sticky toffee pudding); Furniture Maker: Wood (toasted oak), Leather; Natural Foods: Spices (ginger, clove, cinnamon)
The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years OldCore
12 Years43% ABV$65-85
Hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain (100% oloroso sherry)
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich amber gold with warm copper highlights; full-bodied appearance with slow, viscous legs
Smell
Rich dried fruits — raisins, sultanas, and candied orange peel. Warm sherry sweetness, vanilla, wood spice, and hints of ginger and nutmeg. Underlying toffee and light oak
Sip
Full-bodied and rich. Dried fruit (raisin, date), sherry-soaked fruit cake, orange marmalade, and dark chocolate. Warm oak spice, cinnamon, and clove. Creamy mouthfeel with balanced sweetness and gentle tannins from sherry casks
Savor
Long, warm finish. Sherry sweetness persists with dried fruit, gentle oak spice, and lingering dark chocolate. Subtle ginger warmth fades to dry oak
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Pub/Bar: Wine (oloroso sherry, sherry); Greengrocer: Dried (raisins, sultanas, dates), Citrus (candied orange peel), Preserved (orange marmalade); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (dark chocolate), Syrup (toffee); Bakery: Sweet (fruit cake); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak, Spanish oak); Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg)
The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years OldCore
18 Years43% ABV$280-350
Hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain (100% oloroso sherry)
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Deep burnished amber with rich mahogany tones; viscous legs, full and opulent appearance
Smell
Profoundly complex — rich dried fruits (fig, date, raisin), dark chocolate, old leather, polished oak, and deep sherry influence. Orange peel, Christmas pudding spices, and hints of pipe tobacco. Mature and distinguished
Sip
Full-bodied and sumptuous. Rich Christmas cake, dried fig, dark chocolate, and treacle. Oloroso sherry warmth permeates with orange marmalade, ginger, clove, and cinnamon. Leather, polished wood, and gentle tannic grip. Layered complexity unfolds over time
Savor
Very long, luxurious finish. Deep sherry fruit slowly evolving through dark chocolate, leather, and mature oak tannins. Warming spice and dried fruit linger beautifully. One of the great sherry-matured finishes
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Pub/Bar: Wine (oloroso sherry, deep sherry); Greengrocer: Dried (fig, dates, raisins), Citrus (orange peel), Preserved (orange marmalade); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (dark chocolate), Syrup (treacle); Bakery: Sweet (Christmas cake, Christmas pudding); Furniture Maker: Wood (polished oak, Spanish oak), Leather; Natural Foods: Spices (ginger, clove, cinnamon); Tobacco Shop: pipe tobacco (subtle); Library: old books (hint)
The Macallan Sherry Oak 25 Years OldCore
25 Years43% ABV$1800-2500
Hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain (100% oloroso sherry)
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Deep mahogany amber with reddish-brown depth; extraordinarily rich and full appearance
Smell
Magnificent depth — concentrated dried fruit, old sherry, antique leather, beeswax, and polished walnut. Dark treacle, bitter orange, and rancio notes. Hints of cigar box, sandalwood, and dried rose petals. Museum-piece complexity
Sip
Extraordinarily rich and complex. Concentrated fig, date, and raisin compote. Bitter chocolate, espresso, and treacle toffee. Deep oloroso sherry, old leather, and mature oak tannins. Beeswax, sandalwood, and gentle pipe tobacco. Silky, full body with perfect balance of sweetness and dryness
Savor
Exceptionally long and evolving. Waves of dried fruit, dark chocolate, old sherry, and antique wood. Leather and tobacco emerge in the far finish. Graceful, dignified, and unforgettable
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Pub/Bar: Wine (oloroso sherry, old sherry, rancio); Greengrocer: Dried (fig, dates, raisins, dried rose petals), Citrus (bitter orange); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (bitter chocolate), Syrup (treacle toffee); Furniture Maker: Wood (polished walnut, sandalwood, antique wood), Leather (old leather), Oils/Wax (beeswax); Tea/Coffee: espresso; Tobacco Shop: pipe tobacco, cigar box; Library: old books, parchment; Natural Foods: Spices (subtle)
The Macallan Sherry Oak 30 Years OldCore
30 Years43% ABV$5000-7000
Hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain (100% oloroso sherry)
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Deep, dark mahogany bordering on rosewood; almost impossibly rich color with incredibly slow legs
Smell
Awe-inspiring complexity — ancient dried fruit, deeply concentrated sherry, old leather armchair, beeswax, and museum-quality antique wood. Dark treacle, prune jam, and bitter chocolate. Sandalwood incense, dried herbs, and the faintest whisper of peat smoke from decades in oak. Rancio and old library
Sip
Transcendent richness. Concentrated prune, fig, and date compote layered with bitter chocolate, espresso, and old oloroso sherry. Ancient oak tannins perfectly integrated — firm but silky. Beeswax, leather, sandalwood, and subtle incense. Each sip reveals new dimensions. Extraordinarily full body
Savor
Seemingly endless finish. Old sherry and dried fruit evolve through leather, antique wood, bitter chocolate, and distant pipe tobacco. The oak is perfectly harmonized after three decades. A rare whisky experience that lingers for minutes
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Pub/Bar: Wine (old oloroso, rancio, ancient sherry); Greengrocer: Dried (prune, fig, dates), Preserved (prune jam), Cooked (fruit compote); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (bitter chocolate), Syrup (dark treacle); Furniture Maker: Wood (antique oak, sandalwood), Leather (old leather armchair), Oils/Wax (beeswax); Tea/Coffee: espresso; Tobacco Shop: pipe tobacco, incense; Library: old library, ancient parchment; Natural Foods: Herbs (dried herbs); Smoke House: Wood/Smoke (whisper, from decades in oak)
Limited / Special Releases14
The Macallan A Night on Earth in Scotland
NAS43% ABV2022$85-110
Sherry seasoned American and European oak casks, plus ex-bourbon American oak barrels
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Bright amber gold
Smell
Festive and warming — cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Dried fruit (raisin, fig), orange zest, and vanilla. Chocolate, toffee, and gentle oak. Evokes Hogmanay celebrations
Sip
Medium body. Warm spice (cinnamon, ginger), dried fruit, orange zest, and chocolate. Toffee, vanilla, and gentle sherry. Festive fruit cake character with balanced sweetness. Designed to capture the spirit of Scottish New Year celebration
Savor
Medium finish. Warm spice and dried fruit linger with chocolate, orange, and gentle oak warmth
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Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger); Greengrocer: Dried (raisin, fig), Citrus (orange zest); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (chocolate), toffee; Bakery: Sweet (fruit cake, vanilla); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak)
The Macallan Classic Cut
NAS55% ABV2017$90-130
Sherry seasoned American and European oak casks — higher strength selection
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich amber gold; intense and full appearance befitting the higher ABV
Smell
Intense and punchy at cask strength-adjacent ABV. Rich dried fruit, dark chocolate, and sherry. Vanilla, orange peel, and warming ginger. Oak char, toasted almond, and caramel. Bold and immediate
Sip
Full-bodied and powerful. Concentrated dried fruit (raisin, fig), dark chocolate, and orange zest. Rich sherry, caramel, and toasted oak. Warming ginger, cinnamon, and clove. Higher ABV delivers intensity while maintaining Macallan's signature smoothness. Opens beautifully with a drop of water
Savor
Long, powerful finish. Intense sherry fruit and dark chocolate with warming spice, oak char, and lingering caramel. Dried fruit sweetness persists through the warmth
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Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry, oloroso); Greengrocer: Dried (raisin, fig), Citrus (orange zest, orange peel); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (dark chocolate), caramel; Furniture Maker: Wood (toasted oak, oak char); Natural Foods: Spices (ginger, cinnamon, clove), Nuts (toasted almond)
The Macallan Edition No. 1
NAS48% ABV2015$500-800
Eight exceptional European and American oak sherry seasoned casks hand-selected by Bob Dalgarno
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Deep amber with burnished copper
Smell
Rich dried fruit, dark chocolate, and intense oloroso sherry. Orange peel, ginger, and warm oak. Leather, vanilla, and a touch of rancio. Complex and bold — the first of the Edition series
Sip
Full-bodied at 48%. Intense dried fruit (fig, date, raisin), dark chocolate, and rich oloroso sherry. Orange marmalade, ginger, clove, and warm oak. Leather and toasted almond. Powerful yet balanced — showcasing exceptional cask selection
Savor
Long, rich finish. Sherry fruit and dark chocolate persist with leather, warm spice, and lingering oak. The benchmark for the Edition series
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Pub/Bar: Wine (oloroso sherry, rancio); Greengrocer: Dried (fig, dates, raisins), Citrus (orange peel), Preserved (orange marmalade); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (dark chocolate); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak), Leather; Natural Foods: Spices (ginger, clove), Nuts (toasted almond); Bakery: Sweet (vanilla)
The Macallan Edition No. 2
NAS48.2% ABV2016$400-700
Seven European and American oak sherry seasoned casks — collaboration with Roja Dove
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Deep burnished gold with amber highlights
Smell
Aromatic and perfumed — dried rose petals, citrus blossom, and vanilla. Rich dried fruit, toffee, and warm oak. Gentle floral character from collaboration with master perfumer Roja Dove. Orange, ginger, and subtle nutmeg
Sip
Full-bodied. Dried fruit, toffee, and dark chocolate with distinctive floral complexity — rose water, orange blossom, and heather. Warm oak, vanilla, and ginger. The perfumer's influence is subtle but present, adding aromatic layers. Rich sherry backbone
Savor
Long, aromatic finish. Dried fruit and floral notes linger with warm oak, chocolate, and gentle spice. Uniquely perfumed for the Edition series
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Florist: Fresh Flowers (dried rose petals, citrus blossom, orange blossom, heather); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry); Greengrocer: Dried (dried fruit, rose petals), Citrus (orange); Sweet Shop: toffee, Chocolate (dark chocolate); Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak); Natural Foods: Spices (ginger, nutmeg)
The Macallan Edition No. 3
NAS48.3% ABV2017$350-600
European and American oak sherry seasoned casks — collaboration with master architect
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich amber gold
Smell
Warm vanilla, dried fruit, and sweet oak. Toffee, chocolate, and gentle citrus. Spiced honey, cinnamon, and clove. Clean, structured nose — the architectural theme reflected in balanced construction
Sip
Full-bodied. Structured layers of dried fruit, vanilla, and chocolate. Warm cinnamon, clove, and ginger spice. Honey, toffee, and sherry. Well-balanced oak tannins with clean, precise flavors. Medium sherry intensity with excellent structure
Savor
Long, well-structured finish. Dried fruit and vanilla persist with warm spice, clean oak, and lingering honey. Precise and balanced
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Sweet Shop: honey, toffee, Chocolate (chocolate); Greengrocer: Dried (dried fruit), Citrus (citrus); Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry); Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon, clove, ginger); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak)
The Macallan Edition No. 4
NAS48.4% ABV2018$300-500
European and American oak sherry seasoned casks, ex-bourbon barrels
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Warm amber with golden highlights
Smell
Bright and fresh — citrus (grapefruit, orange), vanilla, and honey. Dried fruit, toffee, and gentle oak. Milk chocolate and nutmeg. Lighter, more citrus-forward than earlier Editions
Sip
Full-bodied. Citrus brightness (grapefruit, orange) balanced with dried fruit, vanilla, and honey. Milk chocolate, toffee, and gentle oak spice. Fresh and vibrant character — possibly the most approachable Edition. Balanced sweetness
Savor
Medium-long finish. Citrus and vanilla linger with dried fruit, gentle spice, and clean oak. Bright and refreshing for Macallan
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Greengrocer: Citrus (grapefruit, orange); Sweet Shop: honey, toffee, Chocolate (milk chocolate); Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Greengrocer: Dried (dried fruit); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry); Natural Foods: Spices (nutmeg)
The Macallan Edition No. 5
NAS48.5% ABV2019$250-450
European and American oak sherry seasoned casks — collaboration with Pantone on natural color
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich burnished amber — designed as unique Pantone-certified natural color from 100% natural cask influence
Smell
Rich and warm — dried fruit, dark chocolate, and orange peel. Honey, vanilla, and toasted oak. Cinnamon, ginger, and subtle leather. The natural color collaboration with Pantone celebrating whisky's visual character
Sip
Full-bodied. Rich dried fruit (raisin, fig), dark chocolate, and orange marmalade. Honey, vanilla, and warm oak spice. Cinnamon and ginger with gentle leather. Balanced and rich with the characteristic depth that earned its distinctive natural color
Savor
Long, warm finish. Dried fruit and chocolate persist with orange, warm spice, and lingering oak. Honey sweetness fades gradually
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Greengrocer: Dried (raisin, fig), Citrus (orange peel), Preserved (orange marmalade); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (dark chocolate), honey; Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Furniture Maker: Wood (toasted oak), Leather (subtle); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry); Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon, ginger)
The Macallan Edition No. 6
NAS48.6% ABV2020$250-450
European and American oak sherry seasoned casks — final Edition, river Spey collaboration
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich amber with warm copper tones — the final Edition expression
Smell
Rich and complex — dried fruit, dark chocolate, and toffee. Orange zest, vanilla, and warm oak. Cinnamon, ginger, and hints of dried flowers. The final chapter celebrating the river Spey and Macallan's natural environment
Sip
Full-bodied. Rich dried fruit, dark chocolate, and toffee layered with orange zest, vanilla, and warm sherry. Oak spice, cinnamon, and ginger. Hints of dried flowers and honey. A fitting conclusion to the Edition series — complex, balanced, and characteristically Macallan
Savor
Long, generous finish. Dried fruit, chocolate, and warm spice linger with honey, oak, and gentle floral notes. A final Edition worthy of the series
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Greengrocer: Dried (dried fruit, dried flowers), Citrus (orange zest); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (dark chocolate), toffee, honey; Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak); Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon, ginger); Florist: Fresh Flowers (dried flowers)
The Macallan Estate
NAS43% ABV2019$80-110
Sherry seasoned and bourbon oak casks, using barley grown on The Macallan Estate
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Golden amber with honey tones; bright and inviting
Smell
Fresh and grassy — barley, honey, orchard fruit (apple, pear), and gentle vanilla. Light floral notes (heather, hay), subtle nutmeg, and clean oak. Distinct terroir character from estate-grown barley
Sip
Medium body with distinctive cereal/barley character. Honey, fresh apple, pear, and vanilla. Light dried fruit and gentle oak spice. Grassy, malty notes that distinguish it from other Macallans. Clean and elegant with a focus on barley quality over cask intensity
Savor
Medium finish. Clean barley sweetness, honey, and gentle oak. Fresh and grassy notes linger with subtle vanilla. A uniquely terroir-driven Macallan
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Bakery: Savoury (barley, malt, cereal); Greengrocer: Orchard (apple, pear), Grasses (hay, fresh grass); Sweet Shop: honey; Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Florist: Fresh Flowers (heather); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak); Natural Foods: Spices (nutmeg, subtle)
The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow
NAS44.2% ABV2023$140-180
Sherry seasoned casks and ex-bourbon barrels
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Warm amber with golden-honey highlights; bright and natural
Smell
Honey, meadow flowers, and fresh-cut hay. Vanilla, barley sugar, and gentle citrus. Light dried fruit and warm biscuit. Evokes a sunlit Scottish meadow — pastoral and natural
Sip
Medium body. Honey, vanilla, and floral sweetness. Fresh barley, meadow grass, and gentle citrus (lemon, orange blossom). Light dried fruit and warm oak. Delicate and nature-inspired — lighter touch than typical Macallan, emphasizing terroir and landscape over heavy cask influence
Savor
Medium finish. Honey and floral notes linger with gentle barley sweetness and clean oak. Fresh and pastoral
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Sweet Shop: honey, barley sugar; Florist: Fresh Flowers (meadow flowers, orange blossom); Greengrocer: Grasses (hay, meadow grass), Citrus (lemon); Bakery: Savoury (biscuit, barley); Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak); Greengrocer: Dried (light dried fruit)
The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica
NAS44% ABV2022$140-180
Sherry seasoned European and American oak casks — selected for coffee-forward profile
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Deep amber with warm bronze tones
Smell
Rich espresso and roasted coffee beans. Dark chocolate, dried fruit, and warm vanilla. Hints of caramel, toasted nuts, and gentle oak. Designed in collaboration with Ethiopian coffee experts
Sip
Medium-full body. Rich espresso, roasted coffee, and dark chocolate layered with dried fruit, vanilla, and caramel. Toasted hazelnut, warm oak spice, and subtle cinnamon. Coffee and whisky integration is seamless rather than forced
Savor
Medium-long finish. Espresso and dark chocolate linger with dried fruit warmth and gentle oak. Coffee bitterness balances the sweetness elegantly
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Tea/Coffee: espresso, roasted coffee, coffee beans; Sweet Shop: Chocolate (dark chocolate), caramel; Greengrocer: Dried (dried fruit); Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Natural Foods: Nuts (toasted hazelnut); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak); Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry)
The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao
NAS44% ABV2022$140-180
Sherry seasoned European and American oak casks — selected for chocolate-forward profile
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Deep amber with reddish-brown highlights; rich and inviting
Smell
Dark chocolate dominates — cacao nibs, cocoa powder, and chocolate truffle. Dried fruit (raisin, date), vanilla, and gentle orange. Subtle espresso and warm oak. A collaboration with Jordi Roca exploring chocolate and whisky harmony
Sip
Medium-full body. Rich dark chocolate, cacao, and chocolate truffle layered with dried fruit, vanilla, and subtle orange zest. Warm oak spice, gentle cinnamon, and espresso undertones. The chocolate character is genuinely pronounced — not merely suggested. Smooth and indulgent
Savor
Medium-long finish. Dark chocolate and cacao linger with dried fruit, vanilla, and gentle warmth. Clean and chocolatey to the end
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Sweet Shop: Chocolate (dark chocolate, cacao nibs, cocoa powder, chocolate truffle); Greengrocer: Dried (raisin, dates), Citrus (orange zest); Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Tea/Coffee: espresso; Furniture Maker: Wood (oak); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry); Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon)
The Macallan Rare Cask Black
NAS48% ABV2018$400-500
First-fill sherry seasoned European oak hogsheads — rarest dark-colored casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Near-black mahogany with deep ruby highlights; the darkest natural color in the Macallan range
Smell
Intensely dark and rich — black cherry, dark plum, bitter chocolate, espresso, and heavily sherried oak. Old leather, cigar box, and dried fig. Muscovado sugar and blackstrap molasses. Complex and brooding
Sip
Full-bodied and powerful at 48%. Intensely dark fruit (black cherry, plum, blackcurrant), bitter chocolate, and espresso. Heavy oloroso sherry influence with muscovado sugar, blackstrap molasses, and charred oak. Leather, clove, and black pepper. Bold tannins balanced by fruit sweetness. Viscous and oily
Savor
Very long, intensely dark finish. Bitter chocolate and espresso persist with dark fruit, heavy sherry, and charred oak. Leather and tobacco emerge late. Powerful and memorable
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Pub/Bar: Wine (heavy oloroso, dark sherry); Greengrocer: Dried (fig), Vine (black cherry, plum, blackcurrant); Sweet Shop: Chocolate (bitter chocolate), Syrup (muscovado sugar, blackstrap molasses); Tea/Coffee: espresso; Furniture Maker: Wood (charred oak), Leather; Tobacco Shop: cigar box; Natural Foods: Spices (clove, black pepper)
The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 12 Years Old
12 Years40% ABV2018$55-70
Sherry seasoned European oak, sherry seasoned American oak, and ex-bourbon American oak casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Bright golden straw; the lightest of all Macallan 12yo expressions
Smell
Light, fresh, and citrus-forward. Lemon, vanilla, fresh-cut apple, and delicate floral notes. Honey and light toffee with subtle oak. The bourbon cask influence adds brightness and freshness
Sip
Light to medium body. Citrus (lemon, lime), vanilla, honey, and fresh apple. Gentle toffee and light dried fruit. Most approachable of the Macallan range — clean, bright, easy-drinking. Gentle oak spice
Savor
Medium finish. Clean and fresh with lingering citrus, vanilla, and light honey. Dries gently with subtle oak. Less sherry-forward than other Macallan expressions
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Greengrocer: Citrus (lemon, lime), Orchard (apple); Bakery: Sweet (vanilla); Sweet Shop: honey, toffee (light); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak); Florist: Fresh Flowers (delicate floral); Pub/Bar: Wine (sherry, very subtle)