Macallan 40 Year Old The Red Collection

The Macallan 40 Years Old – The Red Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700ml | 45.6% ABV | Natural Color | Non-Chill Filtered | Limited 2020 Release

A Bold Statement in Red

The Macallan 40 Red Collection is a centerpiece of The Macallan’s landmark Red Collection—a series that honors the distillery’s deep connection to the color red, from its red roof to its red warehouse doors. Distilled around 1980 and bottled in 2020, this 40-year-old single malt embodies four decades of sherry cask mastery. Consequently, it delivers the rich, fruity, and spicy character that defines Macallan’s legacy. Moreover, its release marked a new era of ultra-aged luxury in bespoke crystal.

Four Decades in Sherry Oak

This expression matured exclusively in sherry-seasoned European oak casks, developing profound depth and balance over 40 years. In fact, the Macallan 40 Red Collection captures the transition from Macallan’s classic unpeated style to its modern refinement—rich, layered, and impeccably integrated.

Opulent, Silky, and Regally Balanced

Bottled at 45.6% ABV, this whisky offers extraordinary richness with remarkable elegance. As a result, it layers fig, prune, and dark chocolate over cinnamon, clove, and antique oak. Additionally, the extended maturation 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 40 Red Collection.

A Sculptural Collector’s Masterpiece

Housed in a handcrafted crystal decanter with a red lacquered presentation case, the Macallan 40 Red Collection is as much an artwork as a whisky. 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].