New York,NY
A magnet for international talent, from the artistic to the culinary, New York City is constantly evolving. The birthplace of the modern mixology movement, and of countless other trends in fine dining, what happens in Manhattan echoes around the world—and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Miami,FL
Eclectic, creative, proudly multicultural: Miami has never lacked for confidence. And while influence from across the Caribbean and Latin America has always lent flavor to its culinary scene, today’s Miami is progressive and truly global, home to cutting-edge tasting menus, world-class mixologists, and a sophistication that transcends expectations.
Toronto,Canada
Diverse, cultured, and cosmopolitan, Toronto is a Canadian powerhouse—the nation’s largest city and financial hub, with a culinary scene no less impressive. Influences from across the globe appear in Toronto’s refined, worldly fine-dining scene; and, not to be outdone, the city’s cocktail bars are among the most forward-looking in the nation.
Chicago,IL
Michelin, James Beard, and any number of other food heavyweights all agree: Chicago is one of the world’s greatest food cities. From eccentric but refined neighborhood restaurants to elaborate tasting menus, this city excels everywhere on the culinary spectrum. And from the early days of modern mixology, Chicago’s cocktail bars have been among the nation’s most innovative, with trends that have inspired mixologists from around the world.
San Francisco,CA
In Northern California, there’s no need to stamp “local” or “artisanal” on every bar and restaurant menu. It’s simply assumed that San Francisco chefs and mixologists draw from the region’s incredible local farmers and producers. With a keen sensibility for ingredients, strong influences from across Asia and Mexico, and a pioneering attitude, this small city is a culinary powerhouse, its reputation as a drinking and dining destination wholly deserved.
Los Angeles,CA
There’s an effortless cool that pervades LA’s culinary scene. But there’s also a sense of genuine excitement. Always a melting pot of the highest order, Los Angeles is a playground for young, ambitious chefs and mixologists of all backgrounds. Others are catching up to what Angelenos have long known: Their bars and restaurants can easily compete on the world stage.
Las Vegas,NV
Extravagance is a way of life in Vegas. The best way to appreciate it? Just jump in and indulge. While the flashy neon lights of the Strip haven’t changed, the city’s restaurant and bar scene has grown ever-more sophisticated, with world-class talent behind some of the most exclusive culinary experiences imaginable.
Mexico City,Mexico
Some cities excel at fine dining; others brag of a rich street food culture. Bold, eclectic Mexico City has the best of both worlds: Chefs to rival any in skill, celebrating their culinary heritage through cutting-edge gastronomy. They can’t imagine finding a better city in which to eat—or, given its embrace of distilled spirits both local and international, to sip a cocktail.
Barcelona,Spain
While Spanish cuisine has always been among the world’s greats, recent years have seen the nation at the leading edge of culinary movements, from molecular gastronomy to innovative mixology. Barcelona, in particular, is a culinary marvel. Its restaurants and bars are as original as its art and architecture.
London,England
Long gone are the days when British cuisine was an afterthought; today’s London has a culinary reputation to rival any in the world, with ambitious chefs drawing influence from near and far. And while London’s classic bars have always been leading destinations to sip spirits, a new wave of mixologists has launched the city’s cocktail scene to a different tier, bringing home accolade after accolade.
The World’s Best Scotch Experiences aims to showcase the most elevated Macallan experiences—from Manhattan to Mexico City and beyond—through a unique video series. From a four-course tasting menu to an immersive, table-side cocktail creation, The World’s Best Scotch Experiences will leave guests with sensational memories that can never be replicated and will provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at these remarkable creations.
Obsessed with Excellence
The Macallan was one of the first distillers in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then they have built a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies. The creation of The Macallan draws on the vital contributing influences of Spain, North America, and Scotland—and of their respective natural raw materials, combined with traditional methods and craftsmanship.
Rich Legacy
The Macallan distillery was founded by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. The original name of the area was “Maghellan," taken from the Gallic word “magh," meaning fertile ground and “Ellan," from the monk St. Fillan—who held a close association with the church that stood in the grounds of The Macallan Estate until 1400. Farmers had been making whisky on their Speyside farms in the area for centuries, using their surplus barley during the quieter winter months.
Defining Character
Their reputation for the extraordinary is characterized by the exceptional oak casks for which The Macallan is renowned. Sourced, crafted, toasted, and seasoned under the watchful eye of The Macallan Master of Wood, the hand-picked casks are delivered to the demanding specifications of The Macallan Master Distiller and her team. For every Macallan expression, the quality of the whisky is largely dependent on the quality of the oak casks it is matured in, as well as the quality of their 'new make' spirit distilled from water, yeast, and barley. With up to 80% of The Macallan’s final character and flavor determined by cask quality, the oak cask is the most prominent factor in ensuring and delivering the quality and style of their single malt.