Edition No. 6
Tales of The Macallan River
The sixth and final release in The Macallan Edition series, Edition No. 6 is a unique celebration of the River Spey, an iconic river that flows through the heart of The Macallan Estate.
For almost 200 years the River Spey has played a key role in the production of The Macallan’s distinct single malt, as well as a source of inspiration and connection. A day on this river, with its pure water, stunning wild landscape and calmness, is a once in a lifetime experience. The Macallan Edition No. 6 brings together The Macallan Ghillie, Robert Mitchell; Hardy, the world’s most renowned fly fishing brand; and The Atlantic Salmon Trust, which has over 50 years’ experience in salmon conservation.
Of Nature and Craft
Crafted from a combination of American and European oak sherry seasoned casks, Edition No. 6 draws from the narrative streams of the River Spey’s energy. It captures the warm, welcoming personality of The Macallan’s Ghillie; the classic craftsmanship of Hardy; the extraordinary life of the Atlantic salmon on the beat; and the mastery of whisky making on The Macallan Estate.
The Whisky
By creating this whisky as the final release in the Edition series, Steven Bremner celebrates this unique experience inspired by a day at the River Spey. His inspiration drew on the vibrant blue colour of the water reflecting on the sky, the calm of nature, and the strength of the Scottish salmon jumping on the pristine water.
Cask Styles
Inspiration
The River Spey
Cask Type and Use:
1st fill American oak butts
Inspiration
The Ghillie
Cask Type and Use:
1st fill European oak hogsheads
Inspiration
Hardy
Cask Type and Use:
1st fill European oak hogsheads/butts
Inspiration
The Atlantic salmon on the beat
Cask Type and Use:
2nd fill European and American oak butts
Inspiration
Whisky Making at The Macallan
Cask Type and Use:
1st fill American oak butts
From its early days of whisky making almost 200 years ago, The Macallan has been strongly inspired by and intrinsically connected to nature. It is the force that flows through everything we do at The Macallan and our whisky is enriched by its powerful presence. Edition No. 6 is inspired by the natural world surrounding our Distillery, which has so much to offer and enjoy, in particular the River Spey, which is so vibrant, and full of energy.
Steven Bremner, The Macallan Whisky Maker
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Edition No. 6
This unique single malt delivers a multifaceted experience; from the appealing rich brass natural colour, to the layers of aroma including rich fresh fruits, nutmeg, ginger, chocolate, toffee, vanilla, and oak. On the palate are notes of plum and sweet orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, balanced oak, toffee, and oats. The finish is long, with fresh fruit with spices turning to creamy chocolate and toasted oats
An Ancient Source of Life
It has kept us connected to nature; grounded in the rich history of the land. Vibrant and alive, it is always moving; never still.
Harmony with Nature
This sixth and final release in the Edition Series tells the story of a unique land and an extraordinary river, where whisky making, agriculture and nature thrive in harmony.