Macallan Limited Edition Set No.1 to No.6

Macallan Edition No. 1 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the first release in a new annual limited released from the esteemed distillery. Macallan Edition No. 1 is made from whisky aged in eight different styles of European and American oak casks. Each cask was chosen by The Macallan Master Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno, with the idea to create a rich and complex whisky.

Nose: Rich aroma of vanilla and caramel.

Palate: The palate brings more warmth, spice and complexity, with continued creamy richness.

Finish: A long and smooth finish filled with cinnamon, allspice and a hint of chocolate.

Edition No.2 is a collaboration between master blender Bob Delgarno and legendary Spanish chefs Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca. A combination of sherry puncheons, butts and refill hogsheads, this is a deliciously floral and fruity whisky with notes of tropical fruit, black pepper, liquorice and brandy snaps.

Nose: Sweet aroma of vanilla, apple and toffee.

Palate: More warmth, spice and complexity, with denyd silky richness throughout.

Finish: Smooth finish filled with brown sugar, nutmeg and a touch of chocolate.

The third release in The Macallan's wood-focused Edition series saw master perfumer Roja Dove and master whisky maker Bob Dalgarno create a whisky using their very particular sets of skills. Dove pinned down the flavour profile for Edition No. 3 by using the same formula he would for a perfume: pinpointing complementary aromas, and balancing these with a “counterpoint” note. The resulting liquid is a combination of six American and European oak casks, with deliciously sweet, floral notes up front.

Nose: Reminiscent of a fine fragrance, the nose leads with vanilla ice cream, fresh cut oak and delicate florals. Orange oil provides subtle grandeur while ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg flit in and out in various guises. Vanilla imparts sweetness, leading citrus fruits forward then allowing chocolate to show. Burnished oak delivers a soft ending.

Palate: Sweet fruit, vanilla and rich fruit cake with suggestions of apricot, pear and crisp green apple. Hints of ginger and cinnamon are balanced with a light resinous oak finale.

Finish: Long, sweet and fruity, leaving a lasting impression on the senses.

The fourth release in this innovative annual Series, Edition No.4 embodies the craftsmanship and pioneering design of the new Macallan Distillery and demonstrates the mastery of whisky making since 1824. As we enter an exciting new era, this limited edition marks the coming together of our history and new horizons in the creation of two structural masterpieces: a remarkable whisky and a magnificent new distillery.

Nose: Bold and rounded honey with a sweet apple note. Orange zest follows a background of ginger and nutmeg. Robust, polished matured oak comes at the end in contrast to the subtle green wood and oral undertones.

Palate: Nutmeg with wood spices and green cloves open up immediately, with a calm following the intense beginnings, leaving a sweet and vanilla viscous mouth coating.

This 2019 release in the Macallan's Edition series has been inspired by the natural colour spectrum of the Speyside single malt. Collaborating with the Pantone Color Institute, Edition No.5 was crafted from 100% American oak casks from three distinguished bodegas, selected primarily for their colour. Bottled at 48.5% abv, this limited edition is presented in packaging featuring the unique purple colour created by Pantone especially for this release.

Nose: Vanilla and toffee with oak, pear, nutmeg, ginger and lemon basil notes.

Palate: Sweet caramel and fresh peach and pear notes, with toffee and light oak emerging.

Finish: Sweet with nutmeg and ginger lingering.

The Macallan Edition No. 6 is the sixth in a series of annual limited releases that celebrate the making and appreciation of The Macallan whiskies. Each type of oak cask used in the maturation of this extraordinary whisky tells a story of the experiences found in our natural surroundings. They bring together Hardy, the world's finest fly fishing brand, and The Macallan's own Fishing Beat on the legendary salmon river - The Spey - which is expertly tended by our Gillie to create this whisky in support of the conservation work by the Atlantic Salmon Trust.

Nose: Rich fresh fruits, nutmeg, ginger, chocolate, toffee, vanilla, and oak.

Palate: Plum and sweet orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, balanced oak, toffee, and oats.

Finish: Long fresh fruit with spices turning to creamy chocolate and toasted oats

The Macallan is almost a victim of its own success, with fans complaining about being unable to get their hands on the coveted whisky. But, as The Spirits Business reports, the company has invested in production capacity to keep up with demand. Revolution was in the air in 1926, what with the general strike, but it was business as usual at the sleepy Speyside distillery of The Macallan. Cask no. 263 was just another Sherry butt filled that year and destined to disappear into a bottle of blended Scotch whose price was then capped at 12s/6d (62p). But somehow the cask slipped through the net and slumbered until 1986 when 40 bottles were filled. Today, what was once a humble spirit made from malted barley, water and a little yeast is now smashing records at auction. If the bottle comes with a pop art label by Peter Blake or Valerio Adami, you can expect to pay more than a million bucks – such is the power of The Macallan.