The Macallan, a premium Scotch whisky brand established in 1824, will hold a limited-time pop-up store at Ginza Mitsukoshi from February 18 (Wednesday) to February 24 (Tuesday), 2026 for seven days.
Located on the first floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi's main building at "The Stage," this pop-up store offers visitors an immersive experience of The Macallan's nearly 200-year craftsmanship heritage from its Speyside distillery in Scotland, along with timeless products and the newly redesigned Sherry Oak 12 Year.
Most notably, the Red Collection featuring 40, 50, 60, 71, and 78-year expressions will be displayed to the general public in Japan for the first time. This represents an extremely rare exhibition even on a global scale.
Visitors to the pop-up store can enjoy complimentary engraving services for purchased bottles, free tasting experiences, and a simultaneous fair at the restaurant floor.
Whether you're a whisky enthusiast or simply exploring Ginza, The Macallan Pop-Up Store promises an exceptional experience.
The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year: A New Era
New Package Design by Artist David Carson Makes Japan Debut
The highlight of this event is the newly redesigned Sherry Oak 12 Year, making its first appearance in Japan. This iconic product of The Macallan unveils its new packaging for the first time in the country.
The design was created by David Carson, a leading American graphic designer. Known for his innovative typography-based approach that breaks conventional boundaries, his artistic style perfectly aligns with The Macallan's progressive spirit, resulting in this collaboration.
The deep colors created by sherry cask maturation, the passage of time during long aging, and the philosophy of whisky-making woven by nature and human hands—all are expressed through design that is abstract yet intuitively appealing. Rooted in tradition while embracing contemporary sensibility, this new package symbolizes The Macallan's present and future.
Personal Engraving Service to Inscribe Your Thoughts
A special service for purchasing customers.
Customers who purchase the new package Sherry Oak 12 Year or The Macallan products totaling ¥25,000 or more (including tax) can have messages engraved on bottles through an engraving service available during the event period.
By inscribing names, anniversaries, or special words on the spot, each bottle becomes a one-of-a-kind treasure. It serves as a personal keepsake or adds deeper meaning to gifts for loved ones. This special experience allows you to take home The Macallan's cherished values of "time" and "story" in a personal form. Please take advantage of this service.
Calligraphy Artist: Maki Shimano
Since age five, she has been practicing with brushes. After graduating from university, while working as a wedding planner in the bridal industry, she discovered calligraphy through penmanship work. She later became independent as an artist, developing a unique expression that fuses Japanese (Eastern) and Western calligraphy into art. She handles diverse projects including high-end brand penmanship, collaborative product creation, and educational material supervision. Her books include "Modern Calligraphy" (BNN) and "Modern Calligraphy with Brush Pens" (Sekai Bunka Publishing).
The Macallan Brand's Pinnacle: The Red Collection
A Precious Collection Unveiled to the Public in Japan for the First Time
This pop-up will display the Red Collection from The Macallan, positioned at the brand's pinnacle, featuring 40, 50, 60, 71, and 78-year expressions. This precious collection makes its first public appearance in Japan.
The Red Collection is an essential part of The Macallan's history, following the tradition from founder Alexander Reid's era of marking exceptionally high-quality casks with a "red mark." Each expression is bottled from only the finest casks selected by aging year, representing the pinnacle of quality. Each bottle, having quietly aged for decades, is a unique existence known as "The Macallan Red." These bottles are not merely whisky but embody time, memory, and The Macallan's history itself.
This is an extremely valuable opportunity to view this collection, which represents the brand's summit and is rarely seen by the public.
Experience Premium Tasting at "La Cave"
The Macallan fair will also be held simultaneously at La Cave (Japanese and Western Spirits/Wine) on the third basement floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi's main building. At the attached tasting corner, visitors can sample all The Macallan products available at this pop-up store.
As a special benefit during the fair period, customers who purchase The Macallan products at The Stage pop-up store on the first floor of the main building or watches totaling ¥110,000 or more (including tax) at the fourth floor of the new building will receive a complimentary ticket for The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year.
Additionally, customers who order paid products totaling ¥3,000 or more (including tax) at the tasting corner will receive a GENDY bitter caramel bar. Carefully handcrafted one by one with selected ingredients and called "a gentleman's first-class item," GENDY's bitter caramel bar offers a rich and refined taste. It enriches the whisky's lingering finish and transforms a moment during shopping into a sophisticated Ginza-worthy experience.
Where The Macallan's tradition and innovation intersect with Ginza's refined space, a special moment unfolds. Please visit Ginza Mitsukoshi to savor this unique experience available only during this period.
Event Overview
The Macallan Pop-Up Store
Dates: February 18 (Wednesday) to February 24 (Tuesday), 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Venue: Ginza Mitsukoshi
〒104-8212 4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Pop-Up Store: Main Building 1F The Stage
Simultaneous Fair: Main Building B3F La Cave (Japanese and Western Spirits/Wine), New Building 11F/12F Restaurant Floor
Product Lineup
**◆The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year ¥14,850 (including tax) New Package*
The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Year
The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year / 15 Year / 18 Year
The Macallan Rare Cask
The Macallan Harmony Collection Vibrant Oak
The Macallan A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera
Events and Services During the Period
◆Bottle Engraving Service
During the event, an engraving (message inscription) service will be provided for customers who purchase eligible products at The Macallan Pop-Up Store.
Eligible Products: The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year, or The Macallan products totaling ¥25,000 (including tax)
Schedule: Weekdays 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM / Weekends and Holidays 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
*Reception closes 30 minutes before store closing each day.
*Service may not be available depending on artist working hours. Please inquire with sales staff for details.
◆Complimentary The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year (One Glass)
During the event, customers who purchase The Macallan products at eligible areas of Ginza Mitsukoshi or customers who purchase watches totaling ¥110,000 or more (including tax) at the fourth floor watch department of the new building will receive a complimentary ticket for one glass of Sherry Oak 12 Year to enjoy at the tasting corner at La Cave on the third basement floor of the main building.
Eligible Areas: Main Building 1F The Stage / Main Building B3F La Cave (Japanese and Western Spirits/Wine) / New Building 4F Watch Department
Service Hours: 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM Last Order
◆Complimentary GENDY Bitter Caramel Bar
Customers who order paid products totaling ¥3,000 or more (including tax) at the tasting corner at La Cave (Japanese and Western Spirits/Wine) on the third basement floor of the main building will receive a GENDY bitter caramel bar as a whisky pairing. (This service will end when products run out. Please note this in advance.)
※The tasting corner does not serve customers arriving by car or minors.
◆The Macallan Fair at Restaurant Floor
During the period, "The Macallan Fair" will be held at all restaurants on the 11th and 12th floors of the new building. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy The Macallan at each restaurant. Enjoy your shopping and dining moments at Ginza Mitsukoshi with The Macallan.
Eligible Stores: New Building 11F/12F All Restaurant Stores
*Some stores may have ended sales depending on time and date. Please inquire with each store for details.
About New Package Artist David Carson
David Carson is a leading American graphic designer. Having gained worldwide attention in the 1990s, he has greatly expanded the expressive realm of graphic design through bold layouts and typography that defy conventional rules.
What made him famous was his art direction for the American culture magazine "Ray Gun." His experimental expressions that deliberately disrupted text placement and page composition presented a new value: "design is not to be read, but to be felt," and continues to influence many creators today.
His activities extend beyond editorial design to advertising, branding, and package design, collaborating with world-leading brands including Nike, Pepsi, Ray-Ban, and BMW.
For The Macallan collaboration visuals, motifs include the colors and layering of time brought by sherry cask maturation, the distillery and its surrounding natural environment, and The Macallan's foundational symbol <6 Pillars> representing the pillars of the brand. He translated The Macallan's "timeless value" into contemporary visuals, born as a symbolic presence connecting the tradition and innovation the brand has pursued.
About The Macallan
The Macallan is a globally renowned whisky brand known for its exceptional single malt whisky. In 1824, founder Alexander Reid began distilling the first whisky in small stills at Speyside, Scotland, starting this unparalleled single malt Scotch whisky tradition. Even after 200 years, commitment to quality and craftsmanship remains The Macallan's hallmark. Through special oak casks seasoned with sherry, each whisky possesses natural color, exceptional quality, and distinctive character. The Macallan's distillery sits on a beautiful 485-acre estate inspired by Scotland's ancient hills, designed by internationally acclaimed architects. The past 200 years are merely a prelude to what's to come. A journey through time. This is the message conveyed by The Macallan's "200 Years Young" this year.
"Uncompromising craftsmanship"
Please enjoy alcohol in moderation.
*Drinking is permitted only for those aged 20 and over
*Drunk driving is prohibited by law
*Drinking during pregnancy or breastfeeding may adversely affect fetal and infant development
For more information about The Macallan, please visit the domestic website (within Suntory) or various social media platforms.
https://www.suntory.co.jp/whisky/macallan/
