Macallan Easter Elchies Black 2020 0,7l 50% Giftbox

The Macallan Easter Elchies Black 2020 is the third and final release in a limited series inspired by the iconic Easter Elchies House—the historic home of The Macallan brand.

This edition captures the atmosphere of autumn twilight in the Scottish Highlands, when the windows of the stone house are bathed in the warm light of the fire and the landscape around the River Spey is shrouded in dark tones. The result is a distinctive, dark and full-bodied single malt with a subtle smoky character.

Character of the edition:

The whisky is bottled at a higher strength of 50% alcohol and has a natural autumn chestnut color, obtained exclusively from the casks.

Easter Elchies House, built in 1700 from local sandstone, stands in the heart of The Macallan's 485-acre estate. For centuries, it has overlooked the warehouses where the distillate slowly matures in carefully selected oak casks—it is the wood that shapes the structure, color, and aromatic profile.

Tasting profile:

Color: Autumn chestnut.

Aroma: Smoked caramel, orange peel, raisins, and oak spice. Notes of anise, sweet ginger, walnuts, and a subtle herbal line emerge.

Taste: Warm ginger and cinnamon, polished oak, smoked orange peel and a light herbal note.

Finish: Sweet and smoky, with a lingering hint of peat and a creamy trace of cardamom chocolate.

The Macallan Easter Elchies Black 2020 is a whisky with a darker, smokier profile, yet remains true to the classic elegance of The Macallan – rich sherry notes, precise cask work and a perfectly balanced structure.

The gift box makes this a representative and collectible edition, concluding an exceptional series dedicated to the spiritual home of The Macallan brand.

The Macallan Distillers Ltd.

The Macallan Distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, originally a teacher and barley grower, who leased land in Easter Elchies in 1819. The Macallan was one of the first Scottish distilleries to be officially licensed and has gradually built a reputation as one of the most prestigious single malt whisky brands in the world.

From the beginning, its character has been shaped by three key influences – Scotland, Spain, and North America. It is precisely this emphasis on the selection of raw materials and, above all, on maturation in carefully selected sherry casks from Spain that has become one of the pillars of this iconic brand's style. Merchant Roderick Kemp, who bought the distillery in 1892 and cemented its long-term association with sherry casks, also played an important role.

A legendary milestone was the 1926 cask, which was bottled after sixty years as The Macallan 1926 60 Years Old – one of the most sought-after whiskies of its time.

In 2018, the brand opened a new architecturally exceptional distillery designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, which combines modern technology with respect for the surrounding Speyside landscape. In 2024, the distillery celebrated 200 years since its founding – two centuries of craftsmanship, innovation, and exceptional quality that have defined the style of The Macallan.