"THE MACALLAN KARUIZAWA": The Macallan Opens Long-Term Pop-up Space in Karuizawa for a Limited Time

THE MACALLAN KARUIZAWA store image 【Excellent Access from the City Center! Indulge in The Macallan's Luxury Experience in Nature-Rich Karuizawa】 The Macallan, the pinnacle of Scotch whisky, will be holding "THE MACALLAN KARUIZAWA," a six-month limited-time pop-up, from Friday, May 1, 2026, just before Golden Week, at the Liquor Mountain Old Karuizawa Ginza Street store in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. This pop-up aims to fuse The Macallan's proud luxurious world view with the refined and tranquil atmosphere of Karuizawa, one of Japan's leading villa resorts, to create a special experience that can only be enjoyed here. Visitors will be offered a space where they can deeply experience the charm of The Macallan during a rich moment away from their daily lives. Furthermore, many exclusive experiences that can only be found here are planned. 【Harmony Created by The Macallan and a Refined Space】 At "THE MACALLAN KARUIZAWA," a luxurious lounge will appear where visitors can experience The Macallan with all five senses. In this space, boldly designed on the second floor of the store, you can not only experience and purchase various Macallan product lineups, but also enjoy a drink experience where you can savor your favorite Macallan. It is a space where you can spend Karuizawa-like time, enjoying shopping and leisurely indulging in fine whisky. 【Various Experiences to Enjoy The Macallan with All Five Senses】 ■ Achieve a Personal Bottle with Engraving Service Engrave a cherished message or your name to create your unique bottle. During the event period, customers who purchase The Macallan products will be offered a bottle engraving service. For customers wishing to give a gift, we also offer a special gift wrapping service using Macallan-exclusive wrapping paper and ribbons. We will prepare a one-of-a-kind personal bottle for your important anniversaries or special gifts. ・Saturday, May 2 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026 ・Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16, 2026 Both periods: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM This service is first-come, first-served. Staff at the venue will guide visitors in order. ■ Discover Your Favorite Macallan with a Drink Experience At this pop-up lounge, a drink experience is also available where you can enjoy various Macallan lineups, including the classic Sherry Oak series and Double Cask series, in your preferred way. You can try a wide range of whiskies, from your favorite bottle to brands you've been curious about, starting from a single glass. It's a moment where you can savor the charm of The Macallan in the pleasant atmosphere unique to Karuizawa. Please feel free to stop by. Tasting Comparison Experience Using Tasting Notes To allow a deeper appreciation of The Macallan's rich flavors and aromas, a whisky comparison tasting experience using dedicated tasting notes will be conducted. By enjoying the rich and unique flavors, aromas, and finishes that Macallan possesses for each product, understanding of The Macallan's world will deepen. *This service is chargeable. 【Whiskies for Comparison Tasting】 The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years / 18 Years The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years / 18 Years The Macallan Rare Cask New Product Related Event 【June】A pairing event will be held to commemorate the launch of the fifth edition of "The Macallan Harmony Collection," a product symbolizing The Macallan's coexistence with nature. This experience event will allow guests to enjoy a pairing of this product, inspired by the Oolong tea "Phoenix Honey Orchid" from the British luxury tea specialist brand "JING TEA," with actual tea leaves. Event period: Every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday, June 12 until the end of the event period. ■ Special Sale of Rare Limited Editions In addition to rare, high-aged collections such as "The Macallan Sherry Oak 25 Years," we will specially feature limited bottles that are usually difficult to obtain. Furthermore, customers who purchase high-aged products during the period will receive a special drink ticket that can be used at the bar corner within the venue. This allows for an even deeper experience of The Macallan's world. New events will be announced sequentially throughout the event period. Details will be updated regularly on the Liquor Mountain Old Karuizawa Ginza Street store's Instagram.