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13.11.2026
Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 6727: 16 years in one sherry butt, for Heathrow
Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 6727: 16 years in one sherry butt, for Heathrow
One sherry butt, 16 years
The Macallan has opened a special cask for its boutique at London Heathrow: Macallan 16 Years Old 2010 Exceptional Single Cask Nr.6727. The 16 year old single malt comes from cask number 6727, a first fill European oak butt seasoned with sherry. Russell Greig, Whisky Maker at The Macallan, selected this cask by hand. The whisky has been on sale since Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
It belongs to the Exceptional Single Cask Collection. In this series The Macallan bottles single casks that stand out to its whisky makers for their aroma. No two casks turn out alike, so each bottling is one of a kind.
What the code on the label tells you
Every bottle in the series carries a reference code. It names the year of release, the type of cask, the cask number and the vintage. On this bottle it reads 2026/ESB-6727/10: 2026 is the year of release, ESB the type of cask, 6727 the number of the cask and 10 the vintage, 2010.
The label fills in the dates. The cask was filled on 28 April 2010, and the whisky was bottled on 24 August 2026, a little over 16 years later. Below sit the signature of Russell Greig and the size of the edition: 712 bottles.
Cask, strength and colour
The whisky matured in a first fill butt of European oak that had been seasoned with sherry. The label states natural colour.
The strength was a deliberate choice. The Macallan's whisky makers decided against bottling it at cask strength. They chose 57.3% ABV instead, so that the character of this one cask comes through clearly.
Nose, palate, finish
On the nose, cocoa powder and ripe cherry lead, joined by Brazil nuts, ginger tea, sultanas, plum jam, orange oil and canelé. The palate brings glacé cherry and chocolate coated raisins, fruit cake and blood orange zest, then ginger syrup, cassia bark and oak. The finish is long, with oak and star anise.
Where to find it
The whisky is sold at The Macallan's boutique in Terminal 5 at Heathrow. Among the world's airports, that is the only place to buy it. The Macallan has not published a price.
Wilcy Wong, Commercial Director Global Travel Retail at Edrington, the group behind The Macallan, sums it up: "Exceptional Single Cask 6727 captures the individuality that makes each cask so remarkable, with a character that cannot be replicated."
On Spiritory you will find Macallan 16 Years Old 2010 Exceptional Single Cask Nr.6727, along with earlier casks from the collection released between 2017 and 2020, such as the Macallan 2020 Exceptional Single Cask Nr.10935.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 6727?
A 16 year old single malt from one first fill European oak butt seasoned with sherry, bottled at 57.3% ABV. It belongs to the Exceptional Single Cask Collection from The Macallan.
Why was it not bottled at cask strength?
The Macallan's whisky makers chose 57.3% ABV on purpose, so that the character of the cask comes through clearly.
What does the code 2026/ESB-6727/10 mean?
2026 is the year of release, ESB the type of cask, 6727 the cask number and 10 the vintage, 2010.
How many bottles are there?
The label states 712 bottles.
Where can I buy it?
Since 11 November 2026 at The Macallan's boutique in Terminal 5 at Heathrow, the only airport where it is sold. You will also find it on Spiritory.
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