Macallan Edition No. 5

Macallan Edition No. 5

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The 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 48.5%.

Nose: Vanilla and toffee with notes of oak, nutmeg, ginger, lemon basil and pear.

Palate: Fresh and sweet with caramel moving into poached peaches and ripe pear. Quickly followed by a toffee sweetness with light oak spices in the form of nutmeg and hints of ginger in the background.

Finish: Long and sweet.

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Macallan Edition No. 5 Speyside Scotch Single Malt Whisky
Macallan Edition No 5 Speyside Scotch Single Malt Whisky
Macallan Edition No. 5 Speyside Scotch Single Malt Whisky
Macallan Edition No 5 Speyside Scotch Single Malt Whisky
 
 

Overall rating: 2.5 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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A Miss For Me

"This Macallan doesn’t hit the mark in my opinion. I feel the dram from nose to finish is underwhelming and lacks the ‘wow’ factor that we’ve seen in previous Macallan editions. Perhaps I’m comparing it too much to the edition 4 which was outstanding. It’s still drinkable and somewhat enjoyable, but certainly underwhelming for the price. In saying all of this, Whiskybrother’s service in purchasing was, as usual exceptional and exceeded my expectations!"

— Alex W. (2/5)

Different yet the same

"The edition 5 comes with all the bells and whistles of the Macallan marketing machine. Whilst alot of the the overgrown marketing on the box is trying to attract those new to whisky, the cask breakdown is actually quite a nice touch for whisky connoisseurs. The edition 5 has a brainy sweetness with a great nose and lasting finish. The palate does not live up to earlier editions, but still a very good whisky. The name probably adds like R500 to this whiskey, but due to it being a limited edition release, it's flavor and favor will develop over time. Let's revisit in 5 years time!"

— Jaco W. (4/5)

Half a Star

"Drinkable but kind of flat on the nose, the spice seems to be the only thing i pick up on the palate. No really moved by this edition."

— Foey (3/5)

So Below Average

"When the Editions series starting coming to SA, I didn't expect much, but after trying them I was genuinely impressed. Edition 2, 3 and 4 were solid whiskies with great sherry influence and offered fair value. Sadly, not so for Edition 5. Without a doubt this is young whisky- you can practically taste the new make/unaged spirit. Completely forgettable stuff."

— Susan (1/5)

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