August 2025
The Macallan A Night on Earth - The Journey
An unforgettable limited-edition malt that showcases The Macallan’s meticulous craftsmanship. Quiet luxury is waiting, and we’re bringing it to you for a steal.
Scotch, Single Malt
Colour
Sunrise goldNose
Toasted oak, coconut rice, citrus fruits, vanilla and oat biscuitsPalate
Lemon cheesecake, coconut macaroon, dried date and bursts of lime, with sweet toasted oak and a hint of clove on the finishWhat makes this whisky so special
For decades now, the famous Highland distillery has adorned the shelves of the most discerning whisky connoisseurs. Now it’s time to have this world-renowned name on yours.
The Macallan’s Whisky Mastery Team have released A Night On Earth – The Journey, a special, one-off edition which showcases their excellent craftsmanship.
How excellent? The distillery invests more in its oak that any other distillery, working directly with four cooperages in Spain, and in partnership with Valdespino to oversee their Sherry seasoning programme. It’s no secret that the average bottle of The Macallan 12 goes through over 620 organoleptic checks before being bottled, such is their dedication to quality.
This specially layered cask makeup sees Sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks married with American ex-Bourbon barrels. With no added colour, this single malt was bottled in limited numbers as the second release in The Macallan’s Night On Earth collection.
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The Specs
- Price
- $195.00
- Age
- No Age Statement (NAS)
- ABV
- 43.0%
- Maturation
- First-fill American ex-Bourbon barrels, and European and American Sherry-seasoned oak casks
- Country
- United Kingdom
Macallan’s History
Nestled on a bend of the River Spey, The Macallan distillery has been crafting legendary Scotch since established by Alexander Reid in 1824 at Easter Elchies Estate. What began as a modest farm distillery has flourished into a benchmark for luxury single malt. From the early days, before whisky became a global spirit phenomenon, Macallan distinguished itself through steadfast devotion to quality over quantity.
One of The Macallan’s hallmarks is its dedication to Sherry-seasoned oak casks for whisky maturation. Drawing from European and American oak Sherry casks, its spirit gains rich notes of dried fruit, spice, and toasted oak – a profile that has become virtually synonymous with the brand. Even when others turned to Bourbon casks, Macallan held firm until 2004 before embracing a multi-cask strategy in its Fine and Triple Cask Matured ranges.
Cult status in the 20th century set the stage for The Macallan’s ascent. Its age-statement whiskies –especially the revered Macallan 18 Year Old, 25 Year Old, 30 Year Old, and 40 Year Old – became symbols of refinement. Rare releases like the Fine & Rare series attracted collectors, while auction results broke records, cementing Macallan’s reputation among enthusiasts and investors.
In 2018, The Macallan unveiled a striking modern distillery designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. Blending seamlessly into the landscape and inspired by the contours of the Speyside hills, the new facility expanded production capacity with 12 wash and 24 spirit stills yet retained the small still design critical to Macallan’s signature full-bodied spirit .
Today, The Macallan sits atop the luxury whisky world. Whether it’s the approachable Double Cask 12 Year Old or ultra-rare expressions from the Fine & Rare and Anecdotes of Ages collections, every bottle tells a story of Speyside heritage, oak mastery, and meticulous craftsmanship. It’s whisky that celebrates place – and in every sip, the legacy of River Spey, quality casks, and over two centuries of dedication lives on.
Distillery Facts
- Region
- Highlands
- Origin
- Macallan Distillery Easter Elchies Craigellachie Moray AB38 9RX United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1824
- Water source
- Boreholes on Macallan Estate
- Washbacks
- 21, stainless steel
- Stills
- 36 (12 wash, 24 spirit)
- Capacity
- 15,000,000 litres per annum
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