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Matured in the finest combination of six casks, crafted from both American and European oak, this single malt whisky is bottled at 49.5% and delivers notes that reflect the artistic character and ingredients which define New York City. Celebrating the combined expertise of Whisky Maker Polly Logan and the Roca brothers, owners of El Cellar de Can Roca, this limited edition release of only 1000 bottles, distils the essence of this iconic city. Tasting Notes: Big apple with peanut brittle and milk chocolate. A sweet and salty mix like a rising dough and a whip of sidewalks, fresh rain, and cherry blossom. Palate: Baked apple and raisin, chocolate-covered nuts, maple syrup, and toasted waffles with a side of salted pecans. Finish: Medium with roasted nuts and sweet oak. Hue: City Sunrise.

A NIGHT ON EARTH IN SCOTLAND celebrates the special times we spend with those who mean the most to us. New Year’s Eve is such an occasion, the night when people around the world gather together - as they have for generations - to acknowledge the days gone by and make plans for the times ahead. This release is inspired by the way we welcome the New Year in The Macallan’s home in Speyside, Scotland. The unique expression has been created using a perfectly balanced combination of exceptional first-fill American ex-bourbon barrels, along with European and American oak sherry seasoned casks.

The Macallan Double Cask 30 Years Old unveils the unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit for which The Macallan has been known since it was established in 1824. This distinguished single malt is matured exclusively for 30 years in specially selected European and American oak sherry seasoned casks. The culmination of this extraordinary journey marks the birth of something exceptional - The Macallan Double Cask 30 Years Old, a harmonious, well rounded single malt whisky, with a warm character.

The Macallan Rare Cask 2020 Release is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky created only from oak casks which exhibit an incredible rich, smooth complexity. These hand-selected casks are a rare and special discovery.

The Macallan Rare Cask Batch No. 2 2019 Release is crafted to showcase complexity and depth. It's drawn from the broadest spectrum of casks. The combination of sherry seasoned American and European oak casks - a high proportion of them first fill - deliver an exquisite and unmistakably woody whisky with a rich hue. Rare Cask combines knowledge, skill, passion, commitment and creativity to create a remarkable whisky worthy of its name.

A single malt of exquisite complexity and character. Part of The Macallan Decanter Series created to showcase the beautiful range of The Macallan’s natural color, M is born of a collaboration between three masters of their crafts to create a completely individual spirit. M is the iconic result of an unprecedented collaboration between three masters of their crafts who shared the same unique objective - to create the world's most sophisticated whisky contained in an exquisite, exclusively designed crystal decanter. A masterpiece of design, M is brought to conception by creative director and legendary designer Fabien Baron, brought to life by Lalique mastery of crystal and brought to purpose by The Macallan. Fashioned in the highest grade crystal, each hand crafted M decanter unites proven tradition with originality, drawing on over 150 years of Lalique mastery and dedication in its refinement and flawless clarity. Its six striking facets are Baron’s homage to The Macallan’s Six Pillars; reflecting our deep rooted heritage at the heart of the decanter's unique design ethos and the vibrant natural colour of the whisky itself. Drawing on some of the richest and rarest casks maturing at the distillery, this complex and intense whisky includes Macallan distilled in 1940. With a rich rosewood colour derived from the sherry seasoned Spanish oak casks that have nurtured this special whisky through its maturation process, M delivers a complexity and sumptuous intensity rarely experienced in a single malt.

The Macallan Rare Cask Batch No. 1 2019 Release is crafted to showcase complexity and depth. It's drawn from the broadest spectrum of casks. The combination of sherry seasoned American and European oak casks - a high proportion of them first fill - deliver an exquisite and unmistakably woody whisky with a rich hue. Rare Cask combines knowledge, skill, passion, commitment and creativity to create a remarkable whisky worthy of its name.

Part of The Macallan Decanter Series created to showcase the beautiful range of The Macallan’s natural color, Reflexion embodies the foremost influence of first fill sherry seasoned oak casks. This exceptional single malt draws its color and flavor from maturation in smaller hogshead casks, allowing a greater surface area of wood to interact with the whisky to deliver an intricate character influenced by both Spanish and American oak casks. The depth of colour and complex flavour of Reflexion is derived from the use of first-fill casks, carefully selected for this distinctive expression to accentuate its aromas and flavors. Bold and full bodied, Reflexion is a celebration of floral and vanilla notes, punctuated with fresh apples and apricots.

A rich and elegant single malt, enticingly dark in colour. No. 6 brings together the art of whisky making with Lalique exquisite craftsmanship to create a stunning whisky encased in the finest crystal decanter. This rich, complex single malt takes its unique natural colour and character from first fill sherry seasoned oak casks from Spain, handcrafted by the master craftsmen of Jerez de la Frontera, the home of sherry. The casks are taken from a single cooperage in order to ensure the infinite quality and character at the heart of this rich single malt. The cooperage exclusively creates Spanish oak casks which, once seasoned with sherry, create the unique flavour of this exquisite whisky. Rich in spice and dried fruit with a layer of heady orange groves, this is an enticing, dark, whisky that delivers classic Macallan character.

Reminiscent of an orange grove. The Macallan 30 Year Old was matured in Spanish oak casks which were handmade and seasoned with sherry in Jerez, Spain which results in a rich, dark, luscious style of whisky. Colour Rich mahogany ABV 43% Nose Rich sherry with orange, clove, nutmeg and wood smoke Palate Deliciously smooth with dried fruits, sherry, orange and wood smoke Finish Long with dried fruits, wood smoke and spice Year may vary

A distinguished single malt with an intensely rich profile. The Macallan Sherry Oak 25 years old forms part of our Sherry Oak range which features a series of single malt whiskies matured exclusively in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. This special single malt delivers an intensely rich and full flavor character, citrus, dried fruits and wood smoke.

A harmonious single malt with a warm character. The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old is a part of the Double Cask range which combines the classic style of Macallan as well as the remarkable and unmistakeable sweetness of American oak. This is a perfectly balanced, fully rounded single malt with flavours of honey, citrus and ginger. TASTING NOTES COLOUR Harvest Sun NOSE Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple, candied orange, vanilla custard and newly felled oak. PALATE Deliciously honeyed, wood spices and citrus, balanced with raisins and caramel. FINISH Oak lingers, warm, sweet and drying.

Crafted to showcase complexity and depth, Rare Cask is drawn from the broadest spectrum of casks, 16 different types, ever identified by the Master Whisky Maker. Colour Mahogany ABV 43% Nose Opulent, yet soft and slightly meandering, picture an orchestra setting up: quiet vanilla with deep notes, already in tune; raisin bold and booming, though only in spells; chocolate a star performer, but not a standout; a sweet ensemble of apple, lemon and orange, beautifully balanced with a spicy quartet of root ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Then oak conducts, mature and elegant, with patience only time delivers. Palate The spicy quartet leads, loud and full, unwavering in their performance. Raisin dares to temper - and succeeds – but oak takes control; timeless, polished, rich and resonating. Vanilla and chocolate compliment each other in the background. Finish Light citrus zest, yet full and warming

THE ICONIC MACALLAN The Macallan 18 year old is exclusively matured in selected sherry oak casks from Jerez Spain. It has a light mahogany colour and an aroma of dried fruits and ginger, providing a full, lingering finish. Colour Light mahogany ABV 43% Nose Dried fruits and ginger, with a hint of citrus, vanilla and cinnamon Palate Rich dried fruits with spice, clove, orange and wood smoke Finish Full and lingering with dried fruits and sweet toffee, ginger and a hint of wood smoke

A true Macallan classic and complex single malt. The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old forms part of our Sherry Oak range which features a series of single malt whiskies matured exclusively in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. A matured character, the 12 Years Old delivers rich wood spice and dried fruits and a natural rich gold colour. TASTING NOTES: COLOUR Rich gold NOSE Complex with hints of vanilla PALATE Smooth, medium balanced with fruit, oak and spice FINISH Long with sweet dried fruits, oak and spice