Macallan Edition No. 5

Here we have a discontinued, Macallan Edition 5! The Purple One!

The Macallan Edition No. 5 is a homage to the diversity and complexity of natural colour, celebrating Macallan’s commitment to natural whisky. It follows Editions No 1 and No 2, focused on cask influence; Edition No 3, which explored the impact of aroma; and Edition No 4, which was focused on structure.

The colour connection is made all the more salient by ‘a uniquely bold shade of purple’ used on the label, developed by designers at the Pantone Colour Institute in New Jersey. 48.5% Alc./Vol.

Tasting Notes from other reviews
NOSE: Toffee apple, poached pair, savoury hints of sage. Flashes of clean citrus notes

PALATE: Nuttier on the palate, with walnut and macadamia nut appearing as it opens. Continues on to orchard fruits, honeycomb and a kick of oaky black pepper.

FINISH: Long finish, butterscotch, cedar and lemon.