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Official Macallan Edition Series pages document No. 1 through No. 6 individually. The six expressions differ by more than box colour: each has its own collaboration theme, cask-selection description and ABV. The offic...
Official Macallan Edition Series pages document No. 1 through No. 6 individually. The six expressions differ by more than box colour: each has its own collaboration theme, cask-selection description and ABV. The official No. 6 page identifies it as the sixth and final release in the series.
Edition No.1–6 official review
| Expression | Official ABV | Distinguishing details supported by the official page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| No.1 | 48.1% | First release; 8 types and sizes of European and American oak casks | Official No.1 |
| No.2 | 48.2% | Collaboration with the Roca brothers; 7 cask types from 4 bodegas | Official No.2 |
| No.3 | 48.3% | Collaboration with perfumer Roja Dove, using European and American oak casks | Official No.3 |
| No.4 | 48.4% | Links the new distillery with the whisky-making process, using European and American oak casks | Official No.4 |
| No.5 | 48.5% | Natural whisky colour theme; packaging colours developed with the Pantone Color Institute | Official No.5 |
| No.6 | 48.6% | Sixth and final release; five cask types, inspired by the River Spey and the Macallan Estate | Official No.6 |
Document every bottle individually
| Field | How to record it |
|---|---|
| Official name | Transcribe Edition No. 1, No. 2 … No. 6; do not substitute box colour |
| ABV and volume | Transcribe each bottle label; the official ABV can flag a mismatch but does not replace a full bottle check |
| Labels and bottle base | Photograph the front and back labels, capsule, batch markings and bottle base separately |
| Packaging | List the outer box, inner tray, booklet, stickers and market label separately; mark missing evidence as “not seen” |
| Provenance and condition | Match purchase and handover records, closure, fill level, labels, glass and box condition to each bottle |
A complete series and each bottle's version are separate questions
The six official names establish only that all six releases are represented. Whether they are the same market version, whether the accessories are original pairings, and whether the condition is comparable all depend on the labeling and source of each bottle. The ABV rises from 48.1% for No. 1 to 48.6% for No. 6. This can flag an initial mismatch but cannot authenticate a bottle by numbers alone.
- When a bottle is missing, record the gap clearly; do not substitute another Macallan Edition or Concept expression.
- Create a separate version record when the same expression differs in volume, market, back label or box components.
- Compare the data to match expression, volume, accessories, condition, and date. This page does not provide price rankings.
Macallan Edition Series Frequently Asked Questions
Is No. 6 the final official release in the series?
Yes. The official No. 6 page identifies it as the sixth and final release in the Edition Series.
Do six bottles in one box establish an original full set?
No. Check the volume, ABV, back label, batch, box-to-bottle match and provenance of every bottle.
Can the sequential rise in ABV confirm all six expressions?
No. It can flag a mismatch only; the official name, labels, bottle base, volume, packaging and provenance must still be checked.
Primary sources and scope
- The Macallan Edition No.1: Official brand product profile.
- The Macallan Edition No.2: Official brand product profile.
- The Macallan Edition No.3: Official brand product profile.
- The Macallan Edition No.4: Official brand product profile.
- The Macallan Edition No.5: Official brand product profile.
- The Macallan Edition No.6: Official brand product profile.
An official page supports only the names, specifications and history stated there. The expression, release or variant, authenticity, accessories and condition of an individual bottle must still be checked separately.
Related resources on this site
Prepare verifiable records
When documenting Macallan Edition No. 1–6, assign every bottle a unique number and use it across the full view, front, back, key markings, accessories, provenance and visible anomalies. Do not infer details requiring physical inspection from similar online images. You can send a numbered list and clear photos via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
