The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
The Macallan Edition No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2020 Release)
Price
Regular price $299.95
Regular price Sale price $299.95
/
  • ✔ Vault-Verified & Authenticated
  • ✔ 21+ Adult Signature on Delivery
  • ✔ Insured Shipping in Climate-Safe Packaging
  • ✔ Sourced Direct or via Vetted Partners
  • Returns & Authentication Policy
Age: NAS (No Age Statement — Disclosed Cask Recipe) | Region: Speyside / Highlands, Scotland | Proof: 97.2
  • Secure payments
  • Vault Insured Shipping
  • 21+ Adult Signature Required
Shipping calculated at checkout.

The Macallan Edition No. 6 is the sixth and final release of the Edition Series, launched in 2020 as a tribute to the River Spey, which borders The Macallan Estate. Whisky maker Steven Bremner chose five cask types of American and European sherry-seasoned oak, each named for a story of the river, working with the fly-fishing house Hardy, The Macallan's Ghillie Robert Mitchell and the Atlantic Salmon Trust. It is bottled at 48.6% ABV, the top of the series' ladder, at a natural rich brass colour.

The Elemental Distinction

  • The sixth and final Edition, released in 2020 — the series closed here after six annual releases.
  • A three-way collaboration: Hardy, the fly-fishing house; The Macallan’s Ghillie, Robert Mitchell, custodian of the estate’s stretch of the Spey; and the Atlantic Salmon Trust’s conservation work.
  • Five cask types, each named for a story of the river: the Spey itself, the Ghillie, Hardy, the Atlantic salmon, and whisky making at The Macallan.
  • American and European sherry-seasoned oak; the producer’s colour note is rich brass, drawn from the wood alone.
  • Bottled at 48.6% ABV — the top step of the ladder that began at 48%.
  • The series’ third whisky maker: Steven Bremner, after Bob Dalgarno’s four Editions and Sarah Burgess’s one.

Sensory Profile

Colour: Rich brass.

Nose: Chocolate and rich fresh fruit first, then a spiced base of nutmeg and ginger under oak.

Palate: Plum and sweet orange with cinnamon, toffee and a note of oats.

Strategic Position

Series finales carry the weight of the whole run, and this one closes a six-year argument about disclosure with its most local subject: the river outside the warehouse windows. It follows the Pantone Edition before the finale as the top of the ladder and the end of the line, within the Macallan single malts held in the Midnight vault.

Technical Specifications

Class Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Series The Macallan Edition Series — release 6 of 6
Released 2020
ABV 48.6%
Proof 97.2
Age statement None; the series is built on disclosed cask recipes, not age
Whisky maker Steven Bremner
Cask program Five cask types of American and European sherry-seasoned oak, each named for a story of the river and estate
Collaboration Hardy, with The Macallan’s Ghillie and the Atlantic Salmon Trust
Vessel split [verify] — one published review gives 26% hogsheads / 74% butts across first and second fill; confirm before this is stated as fact
Colour Natural, drawn from the cask; nothing added
Region Speyside, Scotland
Producer The Macallan Distillers Ltd, Craigellachie
Format [verify] — 700 mL European and 750 mL US bottlings both exist for this series; confirm the bottling in the vault

Collector Note

Finales anchor complete sets the way openers do, and No. 6 closed the Edition program in 2020 — every complete run ends with this turquoise box. The Macallan suggested $150 at release, and the conservation angle is not garnish: the release supported the Atlantic Salmon Trust’s work on the Spey. For collectors the maker line matters too — this is the only Edition made by Steven Bremner, giving the series three makers across six bottles.

Recommended Serving

Neat at 48.6%, and give the chocolate register time — it sits behind the fresh fruit and comes forward as the glass warms. A single drop of water leans the palate toward the plum and orange; more than that and the oat note washes out. This is the strongest pour in the series, but only just.

Production Methodology

Edition No. 6 was built as a portrait of the water that runs past the distillery. Steven Bremner — the third whisky maker to lead an Edition — hand-picked five cask types of American and European sherry-seasoned oak, each named on the pack for a story of the river and estate: the Spey itself, the Ghillie who keeps it, Hardy’s fly-fishing craft, the Atlantic salmon that run it, and whisky making at The Macallan. The collaboration extended beyond the bottle to the Atlantic Salmon Trust’s conservation work on the river. The whisky was bottled at 48.6% ABV — the highest strength of the series — at a natural rich brass colour, with no age statement, released in 2020 as the sixth and final Edition.

Authentication & Vault Preservation

Every bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story behind The Macallan Edition No. 6?

Edition No. 6 pays tribute to the River Spey, which borders The Macallan Estate. It was created by whisky maker Steven Bremner in collaboration with Hardy, the fly-fishing house, The Macallan's Ghillie Robert Mitchell, and the Atlantic Salmon Trust, whose conservation work on the river the release supported. Five cask types were chosen, each named for a story of the river and estate.

Is Edition No. 6 the last Macallan Edition?

Yes. Edition No. 6, released in 2020, is the sixth and final release of The Macallan Edition Series, which ran annually from 2015. The series closed at the top of its ascending strength ladder, with No. 6 bottled at 48.6% ABV.

What casks were used in The Macallan Edition No. 6?

Five cask types of American and European sherry-seasoned oak, hand-picked by whisky maker Steven Bremner and each named on the pack for a story of the river: the Spey, the Ghillie, Hardy, the Atlantic salmon, and whisky making at The Macallan. The natural rich brass colour is drawn from the wood alone.
Shipping information

Adult Signature Required: Federal law requires an adult (21+) with a valid government ID to sign for all deliveries. Carriers cannot leave alcohol unattended.

Processing Time: Most orders process within 1–8 business days. You will receive a tracking number via email as soon as your bottle ships.

Insured Shipping: We strongly recommend electing Shipping Protection at checkout. Midnight Whiskey is not liable for loss or damage once in the carrier's possession unless insurance is purchased.

Restrictions: We ship only within the permitted U.S. states and cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or U.S. Territories.

All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.
Ask a question

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Curated For You

Opus One 2022 — Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend, Mondavi-Rothschild Joint Venture Opus One Winery $429.95
King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon Set of 3 (2026 Release - Batches 1–3) Brown-Forman Distillery $1,299.95
King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon (2026 Release - Batch 3 of 3) Brown-Forman Distillery $499.95
King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon (2026 Release - Batch 2 of 3) Brown-Forman Distillery $499.95
More from The Macallan
Recently viewed