The Macallan Unveils New Limited Edition Single Malt
As part of the celebrations for the Macallan bicentennial, a limited edition single malt has been launched. The new spirit is dubbed A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera.
The Scotch whisky marks the brand’s third release under the A Night on Earth Series and concludes the brand’s 200th anniversary celebrations. The Macallan anniversary included activations, partnerships, and special releases.
This single malt is inspired by southern Spanish traditions that encourage celebration of the past and reflection on the future. A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera is matured in European and American oak casks seasoned with Sherry.
The Macallan Unveils New Limited Edition Single Malt
There are notes of honey, grapes, and pastry on the palate. These flavors were inspired by the Spanish custom of eating 12 grapes prior to the new year. Plus, it also uses the Jerez pastry pestilocas, a fried dough with sugar and anise.
Steven Bremner, whisky maker, commented: “Jerez plays a crucial role in The Macallan’s past, but also present and future. As a whisky maker, having been able to tell part of that story through a whisky has been wonderfully rewarding.
“A combination of European and American Sherry-seasoned casks has enabled us to capture the flavors, traditions, and María’s memories of New Year in Jerez de la Frontera, the home of Sherry wine.”
The outer design depicts crimson skies, vibrant sunsets, and Sherry wine vineyards, along with roses that grow in the vineyards, which act as a natural warning system.
Customers will be greeted with displays of ‘azulejos’ – traditional Jerez wall tiles – depicting icons representing celebrations and meaningful moments for The Macallan and Jerez.
Throughout the inner packaging, grapes from the Jerez vineyards are pictured. Available from 5 November, A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera is bottled at 43% alcohol by volume.
There are a number of retailers who sell it, including Macallan, Berry Bros. & Rudd, The Whisky Exchange, The Whisky Shop, and Master of Malt, depending on availability and location.
