Colour Collection 15 Years Old
The Colour Collection 15 Years Old showcases whisky that has been aged in American oak casks, perfectly complemented by a subtle addition of European oak.
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.
With flavours of toasted oak, orange and creamy vanilla, the whisky is a natural beech colour - the outcome of our new make spirit and exceptional oak casks working harmoniously together over the years.
The reimagined The Macallan Colour Collection expressions will be available from key travel locations from early 2026.
Toasted Oak. Orange. Creamy Vanilla.
Colour Collection 15 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
"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
The 15 Years Old has a darker natural colour, a rich beech hue - the outcome of our new make spirit and the exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks led by American oak, working harmoniously together over the years.
The slightly deeper natural colour of Naranja (Spanish for orange) radiates a striking colour, paying homage to the captivating landscape of Jerez, adorned with orange trees from its streets to the vineyard gardens. A bottle stands at the centre, surrounded by fragments of itself, emphasising its rich amber hue and age statement.
On the artwork, a repetition of labels and playful usage of 15 Years Old is highlights the aging of the whisky. Chalky, albariza textures and natural earthy colours are present, grounding the design in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
The Artistic Translator
Meet David Carson
We have partnered with David Carson across The Macallan Timeless Collections. We asked him to go beyond the world of digital design and work with his hands again, using paper, paint and elements from nature, making each art piece unique and unrepeatable. His unconventional and incomparable style characterised by freedom spreads, overlapping photos, mixed and altered fonts and a total rejection of the grid brought him worldwide acclaim and transformed the design industry forever. He remains to this day resolutely grid free, unrivalled in his creativity and devoted to his craft.
NATURAL COLOUR
The colours for the packaging have been meticulously curated to harmonise with the deep amber hue of the whisky held within. It pays homage to the captivating landscape of Jerez de la Frontera. The Macallan Colour Collection 15 Years Old has a slightly darker Natural Colour than the 12 Years Old: a rich beech hue that hints at its tasting notes of toasted oak, orange, and creamy vanilla.
Nestled by the vast Atlantic Ocean, Jerez boasts a land of extraordinary beauty, characterised by hot summers, resilient vineyards, and exquisite wines. It is in this remarkable place that The Macallan's oak casks are seasoned with sherry wine, an indispensable element in crafting exceptional single malt whisky adorned with a remarkably radiant natural colour.
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.