The Macallan Romantica Collection Romantica by Valerio Adami is an exceptionally rare 1986 vintage single malt Scotch whisky released in 2026 to honor the 100th anniversary of The Macallan 1926. Drawn from a single sherry-seasoned European oak cask from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, this collector’s release is one of only 86 bottles created for the Valerio Adami edition.

The artwork, titled Romantica, reflects Adami’s distinctive visual style and connects themes of time, memory, and The Macallan’s legacy. The composition features a lady, moon, and stars inspired by a 1986 sketch by Adami, with the figure representing Janet Harbinson, custodian of The Macallan during the era when The Macallan 1926 was distilled.

Bottled at 48.6% ABV with entirely natural color, this ultra-limited whisky offers elegant sherry-cask depth with bright fruit, warm spice, antique oak, gentle woodsmoke, dried fruit, and cacao. Presented in a handcrafted European oak box, this rare Macallan release is designed for serious whisky collectors, luxury gifting, and exceptional single malt Scotch showcases.

Key Features

• Rare 1986 vintage Macallan single malt Scotch whisky
• Valerio Adami “Romantica” artist edition
• Part of The Macallan Romantica Collection
• Released in 2026 to mark the 100th anniversary of The Macallan 1926
• Drawn from single sherry-seasoned European oak cask No. 9925
• Bottled at 48.6% ABV
• Entirely natural color
• Limited to 86 bottles for this artist edition
• Includes handcrafted European oak presentation box
• Luxury collectible Scotch whisky release

Tasting Notes

Nose: Apricot conserve, canned peaches, bittersweet toffee, crystallized ginger, cinnamon, antique oak, and integrated fragrant woodsmoke.
Palate: Brown sugar, glazed peach, tropical lychee, dark cherry, treacle, and a subtle hint of peat.
Finish: Long and memorable with lingering dried fruit, gentle leather, rich cacao, and refined oak.

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat in a crystal whisky glass or Glencairn. Allow the whisky to rest briefly before sipping to reveal its layered sherry-cask fruit, spice, oak, and subtle smoke. Add only a few drops of water if desired. This bottle is especially suited for collector display, rare whisky tastings, milestone celebrations, and luxury gifting.

FAQ

What is The Macallan Romantica Collection?
It is a rare 1986 vintage Macallan collection released in 2026 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Macallan 1926.

Who created the Romantica artwork?
The artwork was created by Valerio Adami.

How many bottles were released?
There are 86 bottles for each artist edition and 258 bottles total across the collection.

What cask was this whisky drawn from?
It was drawn from single sherry-seasoned European oak cask No. 9925.

What is the ABV?
This whisky is bottled at 48.6% ABV.