Macallan Edition No. 5 25yo accented by hints of ripe

accented by hints of ripe cherries

hint of rancio perhaps

This 2nd release of the Balblair 1990 Vintage was produced before the distillery moved away from vintages to age statements

cordite lingering in the background

Notes of lemon zest and a leafy greenness

Macallan Edition No. 5 25yo accented by hints of ripeThe Macallan Edition No. 5 is the 2019 limited release in the annual series. Like preceding releases, Edition No. 5 continues the exploration into Macallan's approach to whisky making. Matured exclusively in American oak casks, this release is designed to showcase the colour of Macallan's whisky and features a label in a specially created shade of purple from world renowned colour experts Pantone Color Institute. Naturally coloured and bottled at 48.