The Macallan No. 6 Scotch Whisky
The Macallan No. 6 is the sherry-oak pinnacle of the Masters Decanter Series — 86 proof (43% ABV), 750mL, drawn exclusively from first-fill sherry-seasoned Spanish oak casks from a single cooperage in Jerez, and presented in a hand-crafted Lalique crystal decanter. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement
- Casks: First-fill sherry-seasoned Spanish oak, single cooperage, Jerez
- Colour: Natural colour — "Spanish sunset"
- Presentation: Lalique crystal decanter, six-faceted for the Six Pillars
Six Pillars, One Decanter
No. 6 anchors the 1824 Masters Series alongside Reflexion and M — the range The Macallan built to show off its natural colour, and this is the darkest, richest end of it. The whisky rests in first-fill sherry-seasoned oak handcrafted in Jerez, and the decanter tells the brand's founding story in glass: Lalique's six-faceted form, its triangular faces standing for The Macallan's Six Pillars. Browse our Scotch whisky shelf, or see the house's other expressions on The Macallan vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Color: Spanish sunset. Nose: Raisin, dates and figs with sultana, toffee apple, dry ginger, soft cinnamon, dark chocolate and background vanilla. Palate: Heavy and sumptuous — rich fruit cake, dried fruit, apple and orange with ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and clove over soft oak. Finish: Silky, long and full.
How to Enjoy
Neat, in a quiet glass, with time — this is a contemplative pour, and the decanter earns its place on the shelf long after.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macallan No. 6 the same as Edition No. 6? No — No. 6 is the Masters Decanter Series whisky in a Lalique decanter at 43% ABV; Edition No. 6 is a separate, standard-bottle Edition Series release at 48.6% ABV.
How old is Macallan No. 6? It carries no age statement; it is drawn exclusively from first-fill sherry-seasoned Spanish oak casks.
Who makes the decanter? Lalique — the six-faceted crystal decanter was designed and crafted exclusively for The Macallan, its facets representing the Six Pillars.
A first-fill sherry pinnacle in Lalique crystal — order The Macallan No. 6 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
