2020 The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Cask 1 | 2020/ESH-12808/01 | Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 750ml

Product Description

2020 The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Cask 1 750ml is a rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from The Macallan’s highly collectible Exceptional Single Cask series. This limited release comes from one individually selected cask and showcases the rich sherry-cask style that Macallan collectors look for.

This bottle is marked Cask 1 with the cask reference 2020/ESH-12808/01. The whisky was matured in a European Oak Sherry Hogshead, a cask type known for adding deep color, rich dried fruit, oak spice, and classic Macallan sherry character.

The cask was filled on 11th August 2008 and bottled on 16th July 2020. This release was limited to one of only 288 bottles and bottled at a powerful natural cask strength of 65.0% ABV.

Key Features

• 2020 The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask release
• Cask 1 release
• Cask reference: 2020/ESH-12808/01
• Cask type: European Oak Sherry Hogshead
• Highland single malt Scotch whisky
• Filled on 11th August 2008
• Bottled on 16th July 2020
• Limited edition: one of only 288 bottles
• Cask strength: 65.0% ABV
• Natural colour
• Non-chill filtered
• Includes original Macallan presentation box

Tasting Notes

Aromas

Rich sherry, dried fruit, raisin, fig, dark cherry, orange peel, polished oak, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, and warm baking spice.

Palate

Full-bodied and powerful with dark fruit, sherry sweetness, roasted nuts, caramel, chocolate, oak spice, dried citrus, and bold cask strength intensity.

Finish

Long, warm, and layered with sherry oak, dried fruit, spice, dark chocolate, toasted wood, orange peel, and lasting Macallan richness.

Cask and Bottle Details

• Producer: The Macallan
• Series: Exceptional Single Cask
• Release Year: 2020
• Cask Number: Cask 1
• Cask Reference: 2020/ESH-12808/01
• Cask Type: European Oak Sherry Hogshead
• Distilled / Filled: 11th August 2008
• Bottled: 16th July 2020
• Limited Edition: One of only 288 bottles
• ABV: 65.0%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: Scotland
• Region: Highland

Why Collectors Want It

The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Cask 1 has strong collector appeal because it comes from one selected cask with a clearly identified cask reference. Each release has its own character, bottle count, and cask story.

This bottle stands out because it combines The Macallan name, a European oak sherry hogshead cask, natural colour, non-chill filtration, cask strength bottling, and a limited run of only 288 bottles. As a result, it is an excellent choice for Macallan collectors, luxury whisky buyers, rare Scotch collections, and premium gifting.

Serving Recommendation

Serve neat in a Glencairn glass or tulip whisky glass. Let the whisky rest for several minutes before sipping. Because this bottle is 65.0% ABV, a few drops of water can help open the sherry, oak, spice, dried fruit, and dark chocolate notes.

Buyer Note

Because this is a rare collectible whisky, buyers should review bottle condition, box condition, label condition, seal integrity, fill level, cask details, bottle number details, and overall presentation before purchase.