Folio 6 celebrates a 1984 campaign which told the story of then chairman of The Macallan, Allan Shiach. He is portrayed doing a sword-dance over a crossed brush and pen.

“Crafted to pay tribute to the playful sword-dancing Chairman advert of the 1980s, Folio 6 is a captivating single malt whisky which truly reflects the iconic status of the artwork it celebrates,” said The Macallan whisky maker, Polly Logan.

“Offering a fruity nose of orange and poached pear, along with notes of vanilla and warming cinnamon and nutmeg spice, a lovely hint of rich milk chocolate develops before giving way to a long, ginger finish. With its warming flavours, Folio 6 offers a unique way to experience The Macallan and its world-famous advertising campaigns of days gone by.”

Launched in 2015, the Archival Series showcases how The Macallan grew from its origins as a Speyside farmstead to world-renowned whisky brand, through the company’s print, press and film advertising campaigns of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

The Macallan Folio 6 has an abv of 43% and is priced at rrp £250. The bottle is presented in a book-shaped tin.

In global travel retail Folio 6 will be exclusively available from The Macallan Boutiques in Dubai DXB, London Heathrow and Taiwan Taoyuan airports from the first quarter of 2021.