The debut of The Macallan A Night on Earth in 2021 set the stage for a truly unique and exceptional expression that immaculately captures the universal joy of celebrating a special occasion with loved ones. This year, The Macallan continues to expand the series with a second release featuring a unique single malt Scotch whisky crafted to represent the journey of reuniting with loved ones, and savouring those exquisite moments of coming together as one.

The New Year is a universal occasion that brings people together to reconnect with friends and family, a time for introspection on the journey of the past year and a moment filled with hope for the year ahead. A Night on Earth - The Journey encapsulates the very essence of this celebrated worldwide journey.

A Night on Earth - The Journey is an impeccable spirit that further expands the special nature of the annual gifting whisky series. It arrives encased in an innovative, multi-layered pack, created in collaboration with acclaimed Chinese mixed-media artist Nini Sum. Each layer beautifully represents the different stages of the journey to reunite with loved ones at the New Year.

The Macallan A Night on Earth - The Journey is assuredly a truly exceptional release but the limited edition whisky stands a cut above, mostly thanks to the creative talents possessed by Nini Sum. The celebrated artist from Shanghai, famous for her limited-edition art prints, mixed-media collages, mural paintings and public arts, projects her artistic vision on The Macallan A Night on Earth - The Journey.

Sum's visual lens gives birth to a captivating illustration that evokes the uniqueness of both the bottle and the occasion as well as the spirit of The Macallan. Providing an exceptional unboxing experience, each layer of the pack is imbued with meaning.

The artist vividly brings to life the journey of coming home for the New Year through colourful and enchanting illustrations adorning the multi-layered pack. Combining the colour palette of deep blue and contemporary city scenery, she evokes a striking contrast and an element of surprise, allowing the recipient to uncover each layer of its packaging.

Injecting both a sense of beauty and storytelling to enhance A Night on Earth - The Journey, the artist taps into the bright bursts of colour, which are used to describe the bustling movement of people departing the city to be with their loved ones. The moon rising above the rooftops, trees symbolising long life, peace, shelter and good health, and twinkling circles that echo the myriad lights in the homes of countless families at night - all these elements form a mesmerising tapestry reminiscent of this special occasion.

Like all expressions from The Macallan, A Night on Earth - The Journey once more demonstrates the skill of the Whisky Mastery Team, and the brand's dedication to incomparable craftsmanship and uncompromised excellence. Bottled at 43% ABV, this limited-edition whisky was created using a perfectly balanced combination of The Macallan's exceptional sherry seasoned European and American oak casks together with American ex-bourbon barrels.

Like its packaging, A Night on Earth - The Journey, the luscious spirit within the bottle evokes some of the artist's New Year memories, including the effervescent burst of fireworks to the sweet smell of steamed rice pudding. The aroma is reminiscent of toasted oak emanating from the carts of the rice popcorn vendors on the brightly decorated streets of Shanghai. There is a nuttiness to the whisky, which echoes the sunflower seeds Sum's family shared as they laughed and talked about their wishes for the New Year.

"The steam coming off hot food during the New Year dinner is one of the most vivid 'home' feelings I remember," explained the artist. "I wanted to recreate that atmosphere, those precious moments of gathering and reunion under a bright moon bringing us all together. When the fire is lit inside and paper lanterns hang from the roof, you know there is someone there waiting for you to come home so they can welcome you with a hot meal and a hug."