Colour Collection
Celebrating a commitment to natural colour
The Colour Collection is a range of exceptional single malt whiskies that celebrates two of the pillars upon which our legacy is built: Natural Colour and Sherry Seasoning.
The return of the age statement graces a distinctive global travel exclusive Collection.
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
From now until November 2024, the travel exclusive Colour Collection is brought to life through a collaboration with American Artist and Graphic Designer David Carson at a pop-up at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Tom Bradley International Terminal. Immerse in a sensorial experience and discover your expression in this space for a limited time only.
In addition to our gifting ritual, serialised and autographed Giclée art prints by David Carson will be exclusively available to purchase with a Colour Collection 21 or 30 Years Old. With an extensive collection of single malt whiskies, we welcome you to explore the finest moments in the world of The Macallan.
The Story of Colour Collection
The Colour Collection begins in our vineyards in Jerez de la Frontera, where our sherry journey begins. We celebrate the vibrant culture, community and craftsmanship behind the creation of sherry wine. It is this sherry that seasons each of our exceptional oak casks that, in turn, imparts aroma, flavour and natural colour to each of our whiskies.
NATURAL COLOUR
The Macallan Colour Collection celebrates our commitment to Natural Colour, spanning the spectrum of natural colour imbued through years of maturation in exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks, from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
The colour deepens with each age expression in the Colour Collection, from the pale oak of the 12 Years Old to the burnished chestnut of the 30 Years Old. The casks have been carefully selected to celebrate the spectrum of Natural Colour.
The whisky gains its vibrant colours from its contact with oak wood, while the sherry seasoning contributes to its signature quality, aroma and depth. This relationship with the wood and sherry seasoned casks is expressed in the liquid, the age profile, the packaging and in the collaboration work with visionary Graphic Designer and Artist, David Carson.
"David just gets what The Macallan is about, the craftsmanship and creativity involved in creating truly special whisky, the pride and care involved every step of the way, the attention to detail… Our relationship has worked for all these years because he focuses on the same things we do—his design philosophy, the way he tackles a challenge align perfectly with what The Macallan represents. So when it came to creating the Colour Collection and evolving our identity, David was a great partner for such an exciting creative journey."
Jaume Ferràs
Global Creative Director, The Macallan
The Macallan and David Carson
The Macallan Colour Collection Collection is seen through the lens of our artistic translator, David Carson. It is rooted in our sherry and wood provenance underpinned by our Six Pillars and many other aspects that make The Macallan what it is.
The packaging and artwork draws inspiration from Jerez’s terroir, its culture and traditions, rich colours, and the distinctive character of this iconic region.
The Land of Sherry
This Collection celebrates our commitment to natural colour, showcasing hues developed over years of maturation. Interaction with the sherry seasoned oak wood imparts vivid tones to the whisky, bringing each shade to life.
In Jerez de la Frontera, the birthplace of sherry wine and the home of albariza soil, our casks are seasoned with sherry wine. The sherry seasoned oak casks imbue The Macallan with their exquisite flavours, aromas and natural colour during maturation.
This artwork is an expression of the artistic and conceptual elements that make up Colour Collection. The pattern and colour palette of each expression from 12 Years Old onwards can be found in this visual. A collage of Jerez’s raw expressions, the town, albariza soil, grapevines, and grapes come together with the pattern and the colours palettes of each expression.
Sherry Seasoned Excellence
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, 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.