Raise a toast of the Macallan

With the new year upon us, it is the perfect time to raise a toast of The Macallan with friends and loved ones.

This year, we are taking the opportunity to celebrate some Scottish New Year traditions. “Hogmanay” is the traditional Scottish term for New Year’s Eve and at midnight we sing Auld Lang Syne and go First Footing.

Auld Lang Syne

This traditional Scottish song is sung at the stroke of midnight. It is a call to celebrate longstanding friendships, saying goodbye to the year past, and welcoming the year to come.

First Footing

“First Footing” is a popular Scottish tradition, referring to the first person to enter a home after midnight in the new year.

Gifts, including a dram of whisky are traditionally bestowed, granting good luck for the year ahead.

From everyone at The Macallan, we wish you all the best for the coming year.

Explore Hogmanay Traditions

Whew… what a year it’s been! After years of patience and preparation, Prelude: Courage & Conviction was released this past September as an early look into our very first line of American Single Malt whisky.

And it’s off to a great start. Whisky Advocate recently awarded Prelude: Courage & Conviction 90 points, describing it as a whisky of superior character and style.

In addition, our Cider Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky was awarded 90 points as well. These scores are a testament to our team’s dedication to making great American whisky.

If you’re looking for that last minute gift for a friend or loved one (… or for yourself), you can check out your local store’s availability here.

As great as 2019 was, this is just the beginning. You can expect an even more exciting upcoming year with the launch of our Flagship release Courage & Conviction in the Spring of 2020. 👀

With the holidays upon us, please stop by our Visitors Center for a tour or tasting if you and your family find yourself in our neck of the woods. While we’ll be closed on New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, we’ll be keeping normal hours of operation outside of that. We’d love to have you!

Thank you everyone for being a part of our journey as we help bring American Single Malt whisky into the spotlight. This season, we’ll be raising a dram to you.

Here’s to courageous beginnings. 🥃

Cheers,

– The Team at Virginia Distillery Company

A Very Relaxed 2020!

We’d like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy and relaxed 2020 and hope to meet you at Maltstock or anywhere else in good health!

Annette, Bob, Klaas, Stan, Teun and the relaxed Maltstock crew.