The Macallan finished popular whisky series with a bang

Thursday, 05 November 2026 at 11:45

Macallan a Night on Earth The finale whisky

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All good things must come to an end. That also applies to The Macallan's A Night on Earth whisky series. The Scottish distillery is releasing 1 final whisky in the collection: A Night on Earth – The Finale. This is no ordinary finale, but a farewell that takes whisky lovers on a journey to New Orleans.

Over the past few years, The Macallan has celebrated different places around the world with its A Night on Earth series. Traditions, special memories and New Year's celebrations have always been at the heart of the collection. After Scotland, the Spanish city of Jerez de la Frontera and New Zealand, it's now time for the final destination: New Orleans.

What is The Macallan A Night on Earth – The Finale whisky?

The new single malt whisky is inspired by New Year's Eve celebrations in New Orleans. The city is known for its music, colourful festivities and vibrant culture. This fits perfectly with the idea behind the whisky series, which focuses on celebrating special moments together.

For this whisky, The Macallan has used a combination of American and European oak casks that previously held sherry. The combination of these casks is intended to create a flavour profile that brings together sweet, spicy and fruity notes.

What does The Macallan A Night on Earth – The Finale taste like?

The Macallan has also revealed the tasting notes for its new whisky. These suggest a rather spicy and sweet dram.

Nose: Orange peel, cinnamon, cloves and star anise.
Palate: Nutmeg, creamy vanilla, almond pralines, bold spices, dried fruit, cherries and sweet oak.
Finish: No specific details about the finish have been included in the published tasting notes.

The whisky has been bottled at 43% alcohol by volume (ABV).

Colourful collaboration with artist Hill Spriggins

Just like the previous bottles in the A Night on Earth series, The Macallan has collaborated with an artist on the packaging. This time, the artist is Hill Spriggins, who was born in New Orleans.

The artist drew inspiration from her own memories of New Year's Eve in the American city. The music, colours and sense of togetherness have been incorporated into 3 different artworks featured on the packaging.

The material used for the outer packaging is also special. It has a texture reminiscent of an artist's canvas, allowing the artwork to stand out even more. This makes the bottle interesting not only for whisky enthusiasts, but also for collectors of special Macallan releases.

How much does The Macallan A Night on Earth – The Finale cost?

The final whisky in the series has been available since early November 2026 through The Macallan's website, its own boutiques and selected specialist whisky retailers.

The recommended retail price for The Macallan whisky is £96, equivalent to approximately €110. Whether and when the bottle will become available at Dutch liquor stores is not yet known.

This festive release marks the end of a series that brought together whisky, art and New Year's traditions from around the world.

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FAQ

What is The Macallan A Night on Earth – The Finale?
This is the final single malt whisky in The Macallan's A Night on Earth series. The whisky is inspired by New Year's celebrations in New Orleans and has an alcohol content of 43% ABV.
What does The Macallan A Night on Earth – The Finale taste like?
The whisky has aromas of orange peel, cinnamon and cloves. On the palate, flavours of vanilla, almond pralines, dried fruit, cherries and spices come through.
How much does The Macallan A Night on Earth – The Finale cost?
The whisky has a recommended retail price of £96, equivalent to approximately €110. The bottle is available through The Macallan and selected specialist whisky retailers.