8.6 (9)
Brand
The Macallan
Expression
Edition No. 4
Whisky type
Single Malt
Range
Edition Series
Distillery
The Macallan Distillery
Origin
Speyside, Scotland
Year launched/bottled
2018
ABV.
48.40%
Source
The Macallan
In collection
95×

Review by The Macallan

Colour

Burnished Copper

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.

Finish

Fruity with oaky sweetness, long and lasting.

Note

A unique selection of oak cask styles are combined to yield a new limited edition expression each year. Edition No. 4 embodies the craftsmanship and pioneering design of the new Macallan Distillery and demonstrates the mastery of whisky making on the estate since 1824.

A celebration of The Macallans whisky making heritage.

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.

Like preceding releases, transparency prevails in Edition No.4 as it continues to explore our approach to whisky making, showcasing the skills of our whisky makers and revealing the specific role of oak casks in the creation of the Macallan. With each cask bringing different dimensions and imparting its own influence, this single malt delivers surprising aromas and character. Crafted from a combination of European and American oak casks, Edition No.4 presents a zesty, vibrant and invigorating single malt of rounded honey, sweet toffee and citrus fruits. This is a distinctive whisky that pushes the boundaries of our innovation, reflecting the passion, traditions and craftsmanship that goes into the art of the perfect cask selection.

Source: The Macallan