April 25, 2025

The Macallan A Night on Earth – First Light of the New Year in Glass

The Macallan A Night on Earth – The First Light

A festive and refined whisky for new beginnings

The Macallan has done it again – raising the bar for how whisky can tell a story, bring people together and mark special moments. With A Night on Earth: The First Light, we get a unique limited edition that celebrates the New Year, the community around the first toast of the year and the very first light to hit the earth – in this case, the New Zealand sunrise.

This single malt comes from the legendary Macallan distillery in Speyside, Scotland, and combines ex-bourbon and sherry-seasoned casks for a warm and welcoming character. With its elegant flavor profile and vibrant design, it invites both presence and enjoyment - perfect for celebrating a new beginning.

Tasting notes

Nose: The scent opens with fresh red berries, a silky vanilla sweetness and notes of lightly toasted oak.
Taste: Caramelized marshmallows dominate the flavor profile, perfectly balanced by creamy vanilla and a spicy sweetness.
Finish: Long, warming and rounded with a touch of oak – a finish that lingers like good conversation on New Year's Eve.

Design with meaning

The bottle's colorful and modern illustrations were created in collaboration with Bonnie Brown, a renowned New Zealand artist. The design tells a story of hope, future and new light – making the bottle an ideal collector's item or a festive gift idea.