Macallan Edition No. 5

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Bottled at 48.5% Macallan Edition No. 5 was matured in American oak. The whisky was made to highlight the varrying natural colour of Macallan single malt. A unique shade of purple was selected for the whisky, but why purple? Because it is the most complex of all colours.

 

Producer Tasting Note

Aroma: Vanilla and toffee with notes of oak, nutmeg, ginger, lemon basil and pear

Palate: Fresh and sweet with caramel moving into poached peaches and ripe pear. Quickly followed by a toffee sweetness with light oak spices in the form of nutmeg and hints of ginger in the background

Finish: Long and sweet

Producer Description

"The Macallan Edition No. 5 celebrates The Macallan’s extensive natural colour spectrum and the intricate whisky making process, in partnership with masters at the Pantone Color Institute™ to create a unique shade of purple that features on the packaging. The Macallan Edition No. 5 is our very own homage to the diversity and complexity of natural colour. Inspired by a coming together of whisky making mastery and colour expertise and insight, this single malt celebrates both The Macallan’s commitment to natural colour and the intricate whisky making process. 100% natural in colour, all of our exceptional whiskies from The Macallan are shaped from time spent in the very best casks; maturing, nurturing and developing character. World renowned colour masters at the Pantone Color Institute™ created a uniquely bold shade of purple; reflecting an enigmatic, multi-faceted and intricate combination of red and blue."

750 ml