2019 The Macallan Concept Number 2 | Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ml

2019 The Macallan Concept Number 2

2019 The Macallan Concept Number 2 700ml is a limited-edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky created as the second release in The Macallan Concept Series. Inspired by the connection between whisky making and music, Concept Number 2 brings together carefully selected casks to create a layered, vibrant, and harmonious Macallan expression.

The whisky was created by The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner, who is also an avid house music DJ. Bremner approached the whisky much like building a musical track, layering different cask influences to create depth, balance, rhythm, and complexity.

Concept Number 2 combines sherry-seasoned American oak casks, Miguel Martin sherry casks, and ex-bourbon casks. Each cask style contributes a different element, including vanilla, citrus, toffee, floral character, spice, fruit, and oak.

Bottled at 40% ABV / 80 proof and presented in distinctive music-inspired packaging, this limited-edition Macallan was originally created exclusively for Global Travel Retail.

The Macallan Concept Number 2 Key Features

• Producer: The Macallan
• Expression: Concept Number 2
• Series: The Macallan Concept Series
• Release: 2019
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Country: Scotland
• Region: Speyside
• Whisky Maker: Steven Bremner
• Age Statement: No Age Statement
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• ABV: 40%
• Proof: 80 Proof
• Color: Sunburst Gold
• Cask Type: Sherry-Seasoned American Oak
• Additional Casks: Miguel Martin Sherry Casks & Ex-Bourbon Casks
• Original Market: Global Travel Retail Exclusive
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Theme: Music & Whisky Making
• Presentation: Music-Inspired Collector Gift Box

Official Tasting Notes

Color

Sunburst gold.

Nose

Rich toffee apple leads the aroma with creamy vanilla, warming oak spice, and blackberry. Additional notes of nutmeg, rose water, and pistachio add floral, spicy, and nutty complexity.

Palate

Sweet toffee and dried apple develop across the palate, followed by almond, cinnamon, and gentle rounded wood spice.

Finish

Medium-sweet and smooth with lingering spice, toffee, and soft oak character.

A Harmony of Three Cask Styles

The Macallan Concept Number 2 was built around the idea of layering flavor in the same way a musician layers individual sounds when creating a track.

The sherry-seasoned American oak casks contribute vanilla, citrus, and toffee sweetness. Meanwhile, Miguel Martin sherry casks bring rounded spice and additional depth.

Finally, ex-bourbon casks add floral citrus and vanilla character. Together, these different cask influences create a balanced whisky with sweetness, fruit, spice, oak, and aromatic complexity.

Created by Whisky Maker Steven Bremner

Concept Number 2 was created by Steven Bremner, a Whisky Maker for The Macallan who is also passionate about house music and DJ culture.

Bremner drew a direct comparison between composing music and creating whisky. A musical track begins with a foundation before additional sounds and textures are layered on top. Similarly, different whisky casks can be layered together to build aroma, flavor, texture, and finish.

That philosophy became the foundation for Concept Number 2 and its distinctive combination of sherry and bourbon cask influences.

The Macallan Concept Series

The Macallan Concept Series was created to explore the relationship between whisky making and different forms of creativity, culture, and artistic expression.

Concept Number 2 is the second release in the series and focuses specifically on music. Its bottle and presentation box feature imagery inspired by vinyl records, musical equipment, and creative studio culture.

The result is a collectible Macallan that combines single malt whisky with a distinctive visual identity and a story centered around music.

Global Travel Retail Limited Edition

The Macallan created Concept Number 2 specifically for Global Travel Retail. The release initially appeared through selected Macallan boutiques and major international airport duty-free locations before expanding through the travel retail network.

Because it was produced as a limited-edition travel release rather than a permanent Macallan expression, surviving examples with their original presentation box have become increasingly interesting to collectors.

Why Collectors Want The Macallan Concept Number 2

2019 The Macallan Concept Number 2 combines several characteristics attractive to Macallan collectors: limited-edition production, distinctive music-inspired packaging, Global Travel Retail origins, multiple cask types, and its position as the second entry in the Concept Series.

Collectors building a complete Concept Series can pair Number 2 with Concept Number 1 and Concept Number 3. Keeping the original presentation box also adds visual continuity when the series is displayed together.

This bottle is especially relevant for buyers searching for Macallan Concept Number 2, Macallan Concept 2, rare Macallan whisky, discontinued Macallan releases, limited-edition Scotch whisky, and collectible travel-retail Macallan bottles.

Serving Recommendation

Serve neat in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whisky glass. Allow the whisky to rest briefly so the toffee apple, vanilla, blackberry, nutmeg, floral notes, almond, cinnamon, and oak can develop.

A few drops of water may reveal additional fruit and vanilla. It can also be enjoyed over a large clear ice cube for a slower and cooler tasting experience.

Food Pairing

Pair with apple tart, almond pastries, roasted nuts, milk or dark chocolate, caramel desserts, shortbread, dried fruit, or aged cheese.

Buyer Note

Because this is a discontinued limited-edition collectible whisky, buyers should review bottle condition, seal integrity, fill level, label condition, presentation box condition, and overall presentation before purchase.