Unlock an undercover Macallan with Speyside [M] 16 Year Old – 2009 Vintage, Signatory Un-Chillfiltered for The Whisky Barrel (Cask #153).
Distilled at the famed Easter Elchies estate yet released anonymously, this single malt spent its entire maturation in a first-fill bourbon hogshead before being bottled on 17 June 2025 exclusively for The Whisky Barrel. Only 254 individually bottles reveal classic orchard fruit and honeyed malt framed by creamy vanilla, toasted coconut and gentle oak spice.

Why You’ll Love It

• Distilled at the “secret” Macallan distillery—an insider’s treat without the marquee price tag.

• Full-term maturation in a first-fill bourbon hogshead (#153) amplifies creamy vanilla, citrus brightness and refined oak.

• Bottled at cask strength 60.5% ABV, non-chill-filtered and natural colour—preserving full body, aroma and authenticity.

• Exclusive collaboration with The Whisky Barrel—strictly 254 bottles, perfect for collectors and Speyside aficionados seeking a rare bourbon-cask Macallan.

Pour a dram of this covert Speyside gem and savour a pristine union of orchard sweetness, vanilla richness and elegant oak—an unforgettable whisky that whispers its pedigree with every sip.