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.
Nose: 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.