The Macallan Scotch Whisky Distillery
The Macallan Scotch Whisky Distillery was built in 1824 and is located in the Speyside region of Scotland. The distillery produced numerous single malt whiskies, so a few of them are The Macallan 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, The Macallan 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, The Macallan 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky and The Macallan 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky.
The distillery also have an impressive 1824 series with has been a major success for The Macallan. There are four malts in this series and theses are called Gold, Amber, Sienna and Ruby. There will be tasting notes on this Planet Whiskies shortly for the 1824 series.
In 2018 The Macallan Distillery was reborn was a new distillery costing around £140 million. Planet Whiskies was planning to visit the new distillery in 2020, but with COVID-19 this is now happening in 2021. Seeing all the photos of the impressive new distillery has been amazing, but we look forward to the day of seeing the incredible new facilities and distils with our own eyes. Below you can read about the distillery tours at The Macallan, and see the latest photos from inside the new distillery.
View the selection of The Macallan malts on the Planet Whiskies
Planet Whiskies toured The Macallan Distillery in April, 2014 and have an excellent tour and tasting session. The tour was called The Six Pillars TourThis tour was with the old Macallan Distillery before it was re-built and is no longer is the siz piller tour available. Click to read all about Planet Whiskies tour of The Macallan.
We also had a question and answer session with the distillery manager Russell Anderson and you can read his views about The Macallan and the whisky industry at Russell Anderson - Master Distiller of The Macallan
New tours at The Macallan Distillery Winter 2020 to Spring 2021
The Macallan Distillery will be open to the general public Saturday and Sundays from now until the end of March 2021, excluding the festive period (18th December until 4th January 2021 inclusive)
Our gates will open at 09.45 with The Macallan Distillery being open from 10.00 until 18.00. Our gates will close at 17.00 for last admission.
The Macallan Discovery Experience
This new experience takes guests through our proud heritage, while exploring the journey from acorn to glass and sampling some of our distinguished single malt whiskies. You will be welcomed with The Macallan roast coffee and home baked scones, before exploring The Macallan Whisky Wall.
You will then be led by one of our friendly and knowledgeable hosts through the Distillery experience, including a guided tour of our iconic Cave Priveé for a tutored tasting of some carefully selected Macallan whiskies, before visiting The Macallan Bar for a final whisky experience.
Price: £50.00 per person
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Frequency: Saturday and Sunday at 11:00am
The Macallan Mastery Experience
This experience delves deeper into the whisky making process and starts with a welcome dram at The Macallan Whisky Wall before enjoying a two-course lunch in our Elchies Brasserie, paired with wines. You will be led on an in-depth production experience through the distillery, before being guided through a tutored tasting of a carefully curated selection of Macallan whiskies in our iconic Cave Priveé.
You will then be invited to The Macallan Bar to experience a Macallan whisky flight. After your experience, our hosts will be available to offer a personal shopping experience in The Macallan Boutique. Guests will each receive an engraved glass to commemorate their visit.
Price: £250.00 per person
Duration: 4 hours
Frequency: Saturday and Sunday at 12:00pm
Bookings can be made now at https://www.themacallan.com/en/distillery
At weekends our Boutique, The Macallan Bar and Elchies Brasserie will also be open to the public. Booking in advance is recommended for Elchies Brasserie in order to avoid disappointment.
We are also able to offer bespoke mid-week experiences that allow private groups of up to 6 people to have an exclusive experience at The Macallan Estate. These experiences start at £1500.00 for up to 6 guests and are available Wednesday to Friday inclusive. If you would like more information or would like to make a booking please contact us.
Our team remains available to support you by telephone +44 (0)1340 318 000. Our lines are open Monday-Friday, 08:00 to 19:00 UK time and Saturday, 09:00 to 15:00 UK time.
Alternatively please email contact@themacallan.com. We aim to respond to your enquiry within 2 working days.
Where to buy Malts from The Macallan Distillery
View more of the selection of The Macallan malts on the Planet Whiskies
Selection of whisky from The Macallan Distillery
Latest Whisky News from The Macallan Distillery
News: The Macallan - 12th July 2023
The Macallan Reflections On The River Spey Joins This Summer's Calendar At The Estate: New theatrical and musical experience
News: The Macallan - 13th April 2023
The Macallan's Latest Addition To Folio Series: The Story Of The Boffins Baffled
News: The Macallan - 25th October 2022
The Macallan Reveals A New Edition Of The Harmony Collection Celebrating The World Of Coffee
News: The Macallan - 20th June 2022
The Macallan M Collection: A Prism Into The World Of The Macallan
News: The Macallan - 9th February 2022
The Macallan unveils The Reach Single Malt Whisky: Capturing an extraordinary moment in time and an enduring spirit.
News: The Macallan - 6th May 2021
The Macallan supports vital conversation work in the River Spey: Phase two of The Moray Firth Tracking Project
DECADENCE DEFINED :: Introducing The Macallan Rare Cask :: 25th July, 2015
The Macallan Breaks World Record For Most Expensive Whisky Sold At Auction :: 25th February, 2015
The Macallan Latest News :: The Macallan Unveils the 1824 Master Series :: 18th February, 2015
The Macallan :: MasterChef Winner Toasts Launch of New Scotch Beef Campaign :: 2nd February, 2015
The Macallan | Work Officially Starts At The Macallan On New Distillery | 4th December, 2014
The Macallan Receives Planning Approval For New £100m Distillery In Speyside | 5th August, 2014
Click to read all about Planet Whiskies tour of The Macallan - April 2014
Russell Anderson - Master Distiller of The Macallan - Q&A's - April 2014
The Macallan in Lalique "The Spiritual Home" - Limited Whisky Edition - 10th December, 2013
The Macallan announce limited edition bottling - Remix, Remixed - 5th December, 2013
The Macallan Amber Named The Whisky Shop's Whisky of the Year 2013 - 2nd November, 2013
The Macallan Tees Up For RWBO Golf Sponsorship - 31st July, 2013
The Macallan select reserve 1948 fetches £4,400 for charity at masterpiece auction - 3rd July, 2013
The Macallan Launches Limited Edition Coronation Bottling, 23rd May, 2013
The Macallan stars in Harrods Great Gatsby Cocktail Bar - 9th May, 2013
The Macallan Set To Auction 1962 Bottle For Skyfall Charity - 25th March, 2013
The Macallan unveils The Flask in Oakley Inc. design collaboration - 27th February, 2013
The Macallan Reaches Strong Numbers in the Art World - 6th February, 2013
The Macallan Appoints New Master of Wood - 20th November, 2012
The Macallan, single malt whisky brand thank their 100,000 Facebook fans
The Macallan Announces New Global Marketing Manager, 7th August, 2012
The Macallan To Unveil Exclusive New Range For The UK - 4th July, 2012
The Macallan Breaks World Record For Most Expensive Whisky Sold At Auction - 2nd July, 2012
The Macallan Celebrates Eight Decades With Sir Peter Blake, Godfather Of Pop Art - 25th June, 2012
The Macallan Launches Limited Edition Diamond Jubilee Bottling - 31st May, 2012
The Macallan launches first ever virtual dram app - 29th November, 2011
The Macallan and the royal photographic society put O’Neill in the frame - 9th September, 2011
The Macallan Masters of Photography Winner Revealed - 3rd August, 2011
The Macallan Visitor Attraction Wins Five Star Accolade - 5th July, 2011
The Macallan hosts photography competition inspired by Albert Watson - 14th December, 2010
Scots photographer Albert Watson captures stunning journey to heart of the Macallan - 1st Dec, 2010
The Macallan - Announcing masters of photography II introducing Albert Watson - 13th May, 2010
The Macallan toasts global success as fine oak 21 Years Old wins ultimate trophy - 16th March 2010
Raising the Bar - The Macallan Introduces the Ice Ball Serve - 15th March 2010
The Macallan 57 year old single malt whisky in Lalique decanter- 21st September, 2009
All our experience, distilled into one collection - July 22nd, 2009
The Macallan holds inaugural dinner in record breaking surroundings - June 19th, 2009
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