The Macallan, has today announced the launch of a new Edition Series bottling, which is said to celebrate the natural wonders of its distillery estate, and the vibrant lifeforce of the River Spey.
The Macallan Edition No.6 (48.6% ABV) is a non-age-stated
single malt Scotch whisky, which has been matured in a combination of American
and European oak sherry seasoned casks.
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| The Macallan Edition No.6 |
Marking the sixth and final release in The Macallan Edition Series, Edition No.6 tells the story of a unique land and an extraordinary river, where whisky making, agriculture and nature all live in total harmony.
The Macallan Estate, lies on the banks of the River Spey,
one of Scotland’s most legendary rivers renowned across the world as a home to
the mighty Atlantic salmon. A day on this river, with its pure water, stunning
wild landscape and calmness is a once in a lifetime experience.
Inspired by the remarkable experience offered by the Spey,
The Macallan Whisky Maker, Steven Bremner, created Edition No.6 by choosing
five cask styles that embody unique stories related to the river and its
unparalleled natural landscape.
Commenting on the news, Steven Bremner, The Macallan Whisky
Maker, said: “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.”
He went onto say: “This complex single malt provides the
perfect conclusion to the Edition Series as there is so much to discover in
this whisky. The natural colour of antique brass derived from The Macallan’s
exceptional oak casks indicates the richness of flavour that awaits and there
is a structure and depth that is uncovered more and more over time.”
To protect the magical sense of the Spey that lies at the
heart of Edition No.6, The Macallan has launched a new charitable partnership
with The Atlantic Salmon Trust to help to conserve the at-risk fish, whose
numbers have declined so rapidly in recent years.
The Macallan Edition No.6, will be available later this
month from specialist retailers, for a RRP of £95.00.
Posted by Steve Rush