Macallan Amber 1824 Series
£199.00
The Macallan Amber is a discontinued non-age-statement single malt Scotch whisky from The Macallan’s 1824 Series, a range introduced in the early 2010s that placed the emphasis on natural colour, sherry-seasoned oak casks, and flavour depth rather than traditional age statements. Officially discontinued in 2018, Amber has since become increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate its place in Macallan’s modern release history.
Profile:
| Feature | Details |
| Distillery | The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland) |
| Series | The 1824 Series (Discontinued) |
| ABV | 40% |
| Cask Type | First-fill and refill sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks |
| Coloring | 100% Natural Color (no spirit caramel/E150a) |
| Status | Discontinued in 2018 (Phased out for the Double Cask & Sherry Oak age-statement lines) |
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Description
Macallan Amber
The Macallan Amber was a non-age-statement (NAS) single malt Scotch whisky released as part of The 1824 Series. Positioned between Gold and Sienna in the original 1824 Series lineup, Amber represented the range’s elegant middle ground. It offered more richness, fruit, and sherried character than Gold, while remaining lighter, more approachable, and less intense than the deeper-toned Sienna and Ruby expressions. Its name reflected its natural amber hue, achieved without added colouring and shaped by The Macallan’s careful use of sherry-seasoned oak casks.
On the nose, Macallan Amber is typically associated with notes of fresh orchard fruits, citrus peel, vanilla, light spice, honey, and soft oak, followed by a rounded palate of baked apple, dried fruit, toffee, ginger, gentle cinnamon, and subtle sherry sweetness. The finish is smooth and balanced, with lingering notes of malt, spice, and polished oak.
As part of the now-discontinued 1824 Series, Macallan Amber occupies an interesting position for collectors. It captures a transitional chapter in The Macallan’s portfolio, when the distillery moved away from age-stated core expressions and toward a colour-led presentation designed to highlight cask influence. Today, it remains a recognizable and accessible example of Macallan’s sherried house style, valued both as a drinking whisky and as a collectible bottle from a no-longer-produced range.
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