The Macallan Edition No. 4 | Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 750ml

The Macallan Edition No. 4 750ml Description

The Macallan Edition No. 4 750ml is a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky released in 2018 as the fourth expression in The Macallan Edition Series. Created under the guidance of Master Distiller Nick Savage, this release celebrates The Macallan’s whisky-making heritage and the opening of its architecturally significant new distillery.

Edition No. 4 draws a deliberate parallel between the structure of the whisky and the pioneering design of the new Macallan Distillery. Its flavor profile was built from seven distinct sherry-seasoned cask types sourced from four respected Spanish cask suppliers and made from European and American oak.

Bottled at 48.4% ABV, The Macallan Edition No. 4 delivers a zesty and vibrant profile of rounded honey, sweet apple, toffee, orange zest, vanilla and warming wood spice. Its architectural story, detailed cask recipe and distinctive green presentation make it an important release for Macallan collectors.

The Macallan Edition No. 4 Key Features

• Producer: The Macallan
• Expression: Edition No. 4
• Release Year: 2018
• Series: The Macallan Edition Series
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 48.4%
• Proof: 96.8 Proof
• Age Statement: No Age Statement
• Cask Program: Seven Sherry-Seasoned Cask Types
• Oak: European and American Oak
• Cask Suppliers: Tevasa, José y Miguel Martín, Diego Martín Rosado and Vasyma
• Master Distiller: Nick Savage
• Color: Burnished Copper
• Style: Zesty, Vibrant, Honeyed, Spiced and Oak-Driven
• Presentation: Original Green Edition No. 4 Presentation Box

Seven Sherry-Seasoned Oak Cask Types

The Macallan Edition No. 4 was structured from seven cask styles selected to contribute different layers of fruit, sweetness, spice, citrus and oak. The recipe combines first-fill and refill casks made from European and American oak.

• First-fill European oak Tevasa hogsheads: Dried fruit and wood spice
• First-fill European oak Tevasa butts and puncheons: Root ginger and warming spice
• First-fill European oak José y Miguel Martín butts: Dates and concentrated dried fruit
• First-fill European oak Diego Martín Rosado butts: Figs and rich fruit
• First-fill American oak Vasyma hogsheads: Vanilla, toffee and butterscotch
• Refill European and American oak hogsheads: Bright citrus fruit
• Refill European and American oak butts: Citrus, balance and mature oak

The composition includes approximately 42% butts, 18% puncheons and 40% hogsheads. The significant use of smaller hogshead casks helps intensify the whisky’s interaction with the oak, creating concentrated aromas, texture and flavor.

Official Tasting Profile

Color

Burnished copper with rich golden highlights.

Nose

Rounded honey and sweet apple lead the aroma. Orange zest follows alongside ginger and nutmeg, while polished mature oak contrasts with subtle green wood and delicate floral undertones.

Palate

Nutmeg, wood spice and green clove appear immediately. Sweet vanilla then develops across the palate, creating a rich and viscous mouth-coating texture supported by fruit and oak.

Finish

Long and lasting, with fruit, vanilla, warming spice and lingering oaky sweetness.

Celebrating the New Macallan Distillery

Edition No. 4 was created to celebrate the craftsmanship and pioneering design of the new Macallan Distillery, which opened in 2018. The whisky’s structured cask recipe reflects the architectural precision, complexity and craftsmanship of the distillery itself.

The green packaging also recalls the flowing, grass-covered roof of the new building. This connection gives Edition No. 4 a clear historical identity within The Macallan portfolio and distinguishes it from releases centered exclusively on aroma or flavor.

The whisky brings together The Macallan’s history and its new architectural era, making Edition No. 4 both a collectible bottle and a record of an important moment for the distillery.

The Macallan Edition Series

The Macallan Edition Series consists of six annual limited-edition single malts produced between 2015 and 2020. Each edition explores a different element of whisky making, including cask selection, aroma, natural color, flavor and design.

Edition No. 4 followed The Macallan Edition No. 3, which focused on aroma through a collaboration with master perfumer Roja Dove. Edition No. 4 shifted the focus toward whisky structure and the architecture of the new distillery.

For collectors assembling the complete Edition Series, the green Edition No. 4 represents the architectural chapter positioned between the yellow Edition No. 3 and the purple Edition No. 5.

Why Collectors Want The Macallan Edition No. 4

The Macallan Edition No. 4 combines limited-edition status, a transparent seven-cask recipe, a higher 48.4% bottling strength and a direct connection to the opening of the new Macallan Distillery.

The expression is no longer part of The Macallan’s current range. Its archived status, green packaging and place within the completed six-bottle Edition Series add to its appeal among collectors seeking discontinued Macallan releases.

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Serving Recommendation

Serve The Macallan Edition No. 4 neat in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whisky glass. Allow it to rest for approximately 10 minutes so the honey, citrus, vanilla and wood-spice aromas can develop.

A small splash of still water may reveal additional sweet apple, toffee, floral character and citrus while softening the whisky’s more intense oak and spice.

Food Pairing

Pair Edition No. 4 with dark chocolate, apple tart, roasted nuts, aged cheese, ginger cake, orange-based desserts, sticky toffee pudding or lightly spiced dishes. These pairings complement the whisky’s honey, apple, citrus, vanilla and wood-spice profile.

Buyer Note

Because The Macallan Edition No. 4 is a discontinued collectible release, buyers should review the bottle, fill level, capsule, seal, label and original presentation box before purchasing.

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