Macallan 50 Year Old The Red Collection

The Macallan 50 Years Old – The Red Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700ml | 45.1% ABV | Natural Color | Non-Chill Filtered | Limited 2020 Release

A Half-Century of Red Legacy

The Macallan 50 Red Collection is a cornerstone of The Macallan’s most ambitious series—The Red Collection—which celebrates the distillery’s iconic use of red, from its red roof to its red warehouse doors. Distilled around 1969–1970 and matured for 50 years, this expression embodies five decades of sherry cask mastery. Consequently, it stands as a tribute to patience, heritage, and color. Moreover, its release in 2020 marked a new era of ultra-aged Macallan luxury.

Matured in the Finest Sherry Casks

This whisky spent its entire life in sherry-seasoned European oak casks, developing profound depth and balance. In fact, the Macallan 50 Red Collection captures the golden age of Macallan distillation—unpeated, rich, and layered with the signature dried fruit and spice that define the brand’s legacy.

Opulent, Silky, and Timelessly Balanced

Bottled at 45.1% ABV, this expression delivers extraordinary richness with remarkable elegance. As a result, it layers fig, prune, and dark chocolate over cinnamon, clove, and antique oak. Additionally, the extreme age imparts a waxy, velvety texture that defines its luxurious mouthfeel.

Tasting Experience

First, the nose reveals dried apricot, beeswax, and orange marmalade, followed by leather, nutmeg, and a whisper of tobacco. Then, subtle notes of roasted almond and dark honey emerge with air.

On the palate, the texture is sumptuous and full. Flavors of plum, toffee, baking spice, and polished wood unfold with grace. The alcohol integrates seamlessly, adding warmth without weight.

Finally, the finish is exceptionally long—dried herbs, cocoa, and a hint of mineral freshness. Altogether, it’s a majestic and contemplative dram that honors the soul of this Macallan 50 Red Collection.

A Collector’s Crown Jewel

Housed in a handcrafted crystal decanter with a red lacquered presentation case, the Macallan 50 Red Collection is a true work of art. Therefore, it appeals to collectors who value heritage, rarity, and design. With fewer than 500 bottles released globally, it remains one of the most coveted Macallans of the modern era.

Explore The Red Collection

If you admire iconic aged malts, discover other expressions in our [Macallan Red Collection]. You might also enjoy learning about [the symbolism of red in The Macallan’s history].