The Collection is a celebration of our sherry journey beginning in our vineyards in Jerez. The sherry wine that we use as the seasoner in our exceptional oak casks and the spectrum of natural colour derived from the interaction with the sherry seasoned oak.

The youngest whisky in the Collection and the age statement with the lightest Natural Colour, Colour Collection 12 Years Old exhibits a golden oak hue, with tasting notes of sweet oak, lemon and vanilla.

The reimagined The Macallan Colour Collection expressions will be available from key travel locations from early 2026.

The Colour Collection 12 Years Old presents a single malt whisky which has been matured in American oak casks, harmoniously complemented with a subtle inclusion from European oak.

Lemon. Vanilla. Sweet Oak.

Colour Collection 12 Years Old

A single malt with character beautifully led by American oak, seasoned with sherry wine in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

THE EXPERIENCE

Colour

Golden Oak

"The Macallan Colour Collection is fresh and vibrant owing to a character led by

our exceptional sherry seasoned American oak casks. This Collection celebrates

our deep connection with Jerez, Spain. It is here in our cooperages and bodegas

that each of our oak casks are created and seasoned with our sherry wine. A

beautiful spectrum of natural hues redolent of the vineyards, the warmth and

culture of this special region, citrus fruits and vanilla on the palate with tropical

notes revealed in the older expression of the range. Explore them all if you get a

chance!”

Kirsteen Campbell

Master Whisky Maker

Colour Collection and David Carson

The Macallan Colour Collection character is led by sherry seasoned American oak casks. It comprises 12, 15, 18, 21 and 30 Years Old expressions that boast a fresh and vibrant flavour profile.

In this Collection we focus on the city and culture of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain where our sherry journey begins in the vineyards that mark the provenance of the sherry we use as seasoner in our exceptional oak casks. The terroir - albariza soil of the vineyards, the sun, the grapes and the streets of Jerez together inspire the design and artworks.

The Macallan reimagined is seen through the lens of artistic translator, David Carson, and celebrates the journey of our sherry seasoned oak casks.

THE COLOURS OF JEREZ

We associate the youngest whisky in the range with the pale terroir of Jerez and Andalusia, known as albero. The colour of the 12 Years Old transports us to the streets of Jerez, showcasing the lightest natural hue of the city’s pale terroir: a golden oak tone.

Albero (Spanish for earthy yellow) is a colour associated with traditional Spanish aesthetics, commonly seen in architecture and landscapes in Andalusia. The shade embodies a sense of warmth and connection to nature.

The liquid above the bottle represents sherry, and the pattern in white is a link to the wood policy for Colour Collection that has a character that led by American oak. Authentic and complex earthy colours speak of the terroir of Jerez and are reflected in the design colour palette of the Collection.

NATURAL COLOUR

The packaging colours for the 12 Years Old have been carefully chosen to complement the tone of the whisky within, echoing the strikingly pale terroir of Jerez de la Frontera. The Macallan Colour Collection 12 Years Old is the youngest whisky in the range and the age statement with the lightest Natural Colour: a golden oak hue, evoking its tasting notes of sweet oak, lemon and vanilla.

Bordering the expansive Atlantic Ocean, Jerez is another worldly land of hot summers, resilient vineyards and fine wines. This is where The Macallan’s oak casks are seasoned with fine sherry, critical to creating exceptional single malt whisky with a profoundly lustrous Natural Colour.

Sherry Seasoned Excellence

Name: Macallan Colour Collection Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old [700ml]
Brand: Macallan
Price: 518 MYR
Availability: InStock

The Macallan’s exceptional European and American oak casks spend time in our Spanish bodegas during which time they are filled with sherry wine to season them.

Over the coming months months, sherry wine gently rests within the exceptional oak casks. These sherry seasoned oak casks are then emptied, and transported to our Distillery here in Speyside, Scotland. Upon arrival at The Macallan Estate, these exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks are filled with our robust and fruity new make spirit.

Over years our whiskies will mature, drawing aromas, flavour and natural colour from these sherry seasoned oak casks. An exceptional story of sherry and wood.

ABV 40%, Volume 70cl