Macallan Quest Single Speyside Malt Whisky 40%

Macallan Quest was made for those who move. A Travel Retail exclusive designed for the airport shop, but with enough substance to stand up at home. Now discontinued — but still to be found.

Expert description

Macallan Quest is a discontinued Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky with no age statement (NAS), bottled at 40%. Quest was launched in 2018 as a replacement for the 1824 Collection in the Travel Retail segment and is matured in four cask types: ex-bourbon casks, sherry seasoned European oak casks, sherry seasoned American oak casks and hogsheads. The combination creates an expression with fruity freshness and lightly spiced sweetness — accessible and well balanced.

As a NAS whisky, Quest is designed for consistency rather than vintage depth. It is a whisky that works without demanding anything of the drinker.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft and welcoming with ripe mandarin and apricot. Vanilla sugar, toasted oak and a light spicy hint in the background.

Palate

Ripe mandarin and dried fruit with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Caramel sweetness runs through the middle.

Finish

Long and elegant with sweet vanilla, discreet oak and a soft touch of spice.

Specifications

Name: Macallan Quest
Distillery: Macallan
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks, sherry seasoned European and American oak casks and hogsheads
Edition: Travel Retail exclusive (discontinued)
EAN no.: 5010314305093

Flavour profile

Fruity · Lightly spiced · Sweet · Accessible

Did you know?

The Quest Collection replaced the legendary 1824 Collection in airports in 2018, but the series has now been discontinued and replaced by new Travel Retail expressions from Macallan.

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Frequently asked questions about Macallan Quest

What is Macallan Quest?

Macallan Quest is a discontinued Travel Retail exclusive single malt whisky with no age statement (NAS). It was launched in 2018 as a replacement for the classic 1824 Collection and is matured in four cask types to deliver fruity freshness and lightly spiced sweetness.

Is Macallan Quest discontinued?

Yes — Quest Collection has been discontinued from Macallan's Travel Retail range and is no longer in production. Availability is limited to remaining stock.

What does Macallan Quest taste like?

The nose is soft with mandarin and apricot, along with vanilla sugar and toasted oak. The palate brings ripe mandarin and dried fruit with light spice of cinnamon and ginger. The finish is long and elegant with sweet vanilla.

What are the four cask types in Macallan Quest?

Quest is matured in ex-bourbon casks, sherry seasoned European oak casks, sherry seasoned American oak casks and hogsheads. The broad cask composition delivers complexity and consistency across batches.

Is Quest good as an everyday dram?

Yes — Quest is designed to be accessible and pleasant. The broad cask profile gives a rounded and well-balanced expression that appeals to many different palate preferences and is good for serving on many occasions.

How does Macallan Quest compare with other Macallan expressions?

Quest is lighter and more fruity than the Sherry Oak range. It is somewhat similar to Double Cask in its mixed cask profile and accessibility, but with a slightly fresher and more citrus-oriented character from the four combined cask types.