In Collaboration with Erica Dorn

Some changes are worthy of special celebration. Celebrating the Scottish New Year, known as Hogmanay, A Night on Earth in Scotland is a release that embraces the changing of the year, a time of joy to gather and celebrate with friends and loved ones. 

This distinct release was created in collaboration with Japanese-French illustrator Erica Dorn. Her artwork has featured in Wes Anderson’s films, and her playful, abstract illustrations adorn the unique packaging of A Night on Earth in Scotland.

Erica’s illustrations are inspired by the historic fire rituals that continue to be central to New Year celebrations around the world. 

The colours that adorn the presentation box were selected with a particular meaning in mind. Red was selected for merriment, vitality, good fortune and joy; blue as a reminder of a winter evening in Scotland, in all its peace and stillness.

Amber was chosen in tribute to the sweet aroma of soft butter and freshly baked shortbread, which were an inspiration for The Macallan Lead Whisky Maker, Sarah Burgess in the creation of this whisky.

The designs also reveal some of the distinctive customs of Scotland’s Hogmanay celebrations, including the act of ‘first footing’ where it is good luck for a dark-haired visitor to be the first person to cross the threshold of your home after the stroke of midnight. 

According to tradition, the ‘first footer’ will carry three things: shortbread, whisky and coal for the fire. Each gift is designed to bring comfort and happiness to your home for the rest of the year.

As part of the collaboration, Erica has also produced a creative campaign that showcases other expressions that make the perfect gift for friends and family, including The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old, The Macallan Sherry Oak 25 Years Old, The Macallan Estate and The Macallan Classic Cut 2020 Edition.