The Macallan Edition No. 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750mL

The Macallan Edition No. 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the inaugural release of The Macallan Edition Series, launched in 2015 as a limited-edition expression showcasing the distillery’s renowned approach to oak cask selection. Created by Master Whisky Maker Bob Dalgarno, Edition No. 1 was matured using eight distinct styles of European and American oak casks, including first-fill and second-fill sherry-seasoned oak in a combination of butts, hogsheads, and puncheons. Bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV) with no age statement, it established the foundation for the six-part Edition Series released between 2015 and 2020.

The nose is rich with vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, citrus, and polished oak. On the palate, creamy sweetness develops into orange peel, red fruit, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and toasted oak. The finish is long and warming, with lingering spice, chocolate, dried fruit, and oak complexity.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, citrus, red berries, polished oak

  • Palate: Orange peel, creamy caramel, red fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, toasted oak

  • Finish: Long and warming with baking spice, chocolate, dried fruit, and lingering oak

FAQS

• What is The Macallan Edition No. 1?

Edition No. 1 is the first release in The Macallan’s six-part Edition Series, a collection of limited single malt Scotch whiskies released annually from 2015 through 2020.

• When was The Macallan Edition No. 1 released?

The Macallan introduced Edition No. 1 in 2015, making it the original bottle and starting point of the collectible Edition Series.

• What proof is The Macallan Edition No. 1?

It is bottled at 96 proof, or 48% ABV.

• What casks were used for The Macallan Edition No. 1?

Edition No. 1 was created from whisky matured across eight different European and American oak cask styles, including first-fill and second-fill sherry-seasoned butts, hogsheads, and puncheons.

• Is The Macallan Edition No. 1 collectible?

Yes. As the inaugural and now-discontinued release of The Macallan Edition Series, Edition No. 1 has become highly desirable among collectors, particularly those assembling the complete Edition No. 1 through No. 6 collection.

• How should The Macallan Edition No. 1 be enjoyed?

This single malt is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, allowing its sherry-influenced fruit, vanilla, spice, and complex oak character to fully develop.