Macallan Edition No 6 Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 48,6%

Edition No 6 was the last in Macallan's Edition series — and it signed off with one of the heaviest sherry cask compositions in the range. 74% sherry butt casks and 48.6% — not a rounding off, but a definitive statement.

Expert description

Macallan Edition No 6 is a discontinued Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky from 2020, matured in 26% sherry seasoned hogsheads and 74% sherry seasoned butts and bottled at 48.6%. The Edition series was Macallan's annual limited edition range, combining the distillery's whisky with creative collaborations. Edition No 6 was created in collaboration with Master of Wood Stuart MacPherson and focused on the role of wood itself in whisky. The cask composition is heavy and sherry-dominated — and that is clear in the glass.

As the closing release in a well-known series, No 6 is particularly sought after by collectors. It is discontinued and no longer in production. Availability continues to fall.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toffee apples, plums and peaches in syrup with orchard blossom and vanilla. Prunes, beeswax and honeyed fruits with dark chocolate and toffee.

Palate

Sultana raisins and walnuts with creamy fudge, ginger and raspberries. Black pepper and cinnamon with sultanas and cocoa.

Finish

Citrus zest and candied citrus with Christmas cake spices. Medium length with lingering fudge and milk chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Macallan Edition No 6
Distillery: Macallan
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry seasoned hogsheads (26%) and sherry seasoned butts (74%)
Edition: Edition No 6 (2020, discontinued)
EAN no.: 5010314309886

Flavour profile

Sherry-dominated · Dark fruit · Spiced · Rich and deep

Investment potential

High — Edition No 6 is the closing bottle in Macallan's Edition series, discontinued in 2020, with high sherry cask concentration and strong collector interest. Bottles from the series continue to grow in rarity.

Did you know?

Edition No 6 was created in collaboration with Macallan's Master of Wood Stuart MacPherson, a specialist in cask selection and the influence of oak on whisky flavour.

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Frequently asked questions about Macallan Edition No 6

What is the Macallan Edition series?

The Edition series was Macallan's annual limited edition range, combining whisky with creative collaborations in art, design and craft. The series ran from Edition No 1 to No 6, with No 6 as the closing release in 2020.

Is Macallan Edition No 6 discontinued?

Yes — Edition No 6 is discontinued and is not in production. It is the sixth and final bottle in the Edition series, and availability is limited to remaining stock and the secondary market.

What is the investment potential for Edition No 6?

The potential is high. It is the closing bottle in a complete collector series from Macallan, bottled at 48.6% — higher than most standard expressions. The series is well established on collectors' radars, and rarity increases with time.

What does Macallan Edition No 6 taste like?

The nose offers toffee apples, plums and beeswax with dark chocolate and honeyed fruits. The palate is heavy and sherry-driven with sultana raisins, walnuts and fudge. The finish is long with citrus zest, Christmas cake spices and milk chocolate.

What is the cask composition in Edition No 6?

Edition No 6 uses 74% sherry seasoned sherry butts and 26% sherry seasoned hogsheads — all sherry casks. This is one of the heaviest sherry cask compositions in the Edition series and delivers a deep, sherry-dominated expression.

Who is Stuart MacPherson, and what was his role in Edition No 6?

Stuart MacPherson is Macallan's Master of Wood — the specialist in oak and cask selection. Edition No 6 was created with a particular focus on wood's role in whisky, and MacPherson was behind the selection of the specific casks that define the expression.