2020 The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask | European Oak Sherry Hogshead | Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 750ml

Product Description

2020 The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 750ml is a rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from The Macallan. This limited release comes from one individually selected cask and offers the rich sherry style that Macallan collectors love.

This bottle carries the cask reference 2020/ESH-12808/01. The whisky was matured in a European Oak Sherry Hogshead, which adds deep color, rich fruit, oak spice, and classic sherry-cask 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. It was bottled at natural cask strength with a powerful 65.0% ABV.

Key Features

• 2020 The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask release
• Highland single malt Scotch whisky
• Cask reference: 2020/ESH-12808/01
• Cask type: European Oak Sherry Hogshead
• 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, and baking spice.

Palate

Bold and full-bodied. Expect dark fruit, sherry sweetness, cinnamon, clove, roasted nuts, caramel, chocolate, oak, and dried citrus.

Finish

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

Cask and Bottle Details

The 2020 The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask comes from cask reference 2020/ESH-12808/01. This cask is listed as a European Oak Sherry Hogshead. Only 288 bottles were released from this cask.

The bottle shown is part of this limited cask release. Because the individual bottle number may be printed on the box or bottle label, buyers should review the packaging closely before purchase.

Why Collectors Want It

The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask series attracts serious collectors because each release comes from one selected cask. Therefore, every bottling has its own cask number, limited bottle count, and unique flavor profile.

This release stands out because it combines Macallan, sherry cask maturation, high proof, natural colour, non-chill filtration, and original packaging. As a result, it is a strong choice for collectors, gifting, and luxury whisky displays.

Serving Recommendation

Serve this whisky neat in a Glencairn glass. Let it rest for several minutes before sipping. Since it is bottled at 65.0% ABV, a few drops of water can help open the sherry, oak, spice, and dried fruit notes.

Buyer Note

Before purchase, review the bottle condition, box condition, label condition, seal integrity, fill level, cask details, bottle number details, and overall presentation.