The Macallan was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid and has become one of the most prestigious and globally recognised names in Scotch whisky. The distillery was originally known as Elchies and sits on the Elchies estate in central Speyside, overlooking the River Spey and village of Craigellachie. The Macallan has long been associated with ex-sherry cask maturation, it has built a luxury position in drinking, collecting and cask sales markets. This was helped by being the Scotch single malt of choice of James Bond during the Daniel Craig era. A major new distillery and visitor centre opened in 2018, which has helped to elevate the brand even further.
Macallan
Speyside
Established 1824
One of Scotland's premium single malt distilleriesand known for its use of ex-sherry casks in maturation.
Spirit Character
Classic sherry cask amtured Speyside malt with dried fruit, caramel and chocolate notes.
Taste profile
Chocolate
Dried Fruit
Orange
Indicative bottle values by age
A snapshot of current market pricing across key age statements for Macallan. Values are indicative and for illustrative purposes only.
Facts & Figures
RegionSpeyside
Established1824
OwnerEdrington
Number of Stills12 wash, 24 spirit
Annual Capacity15,000,000 litres of alcohol
Websitehttps://www.themacallan.com/
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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