Macallan 73 Year Old Tales of The Macallan Volume II 1949

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Macallan 73 Year Old Tales of The Macallan Volume II 1949

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Macallan 73 Year Old Tales of The Macallan Volume II 1949

HED00171

70 cl

44.8%

£79,500.00

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The second edition in The Macallan`s remarkable collection celebrates the individuals who have contributed to its rich legacy, focusing on the life and times of Alexander Reid, the distillery`s founder. This whisky, crafted to honor Reid`s legacy, was distilled in 1949 according to his masterful standards, bottled in 2022 at the peak of its maturation, and released in 2024 to commemorate The Macallan`s 200th anniversary. This expression stands as a testament to the distillery`s enduring heritage and commitment to excellence.

Encased in a bespoke, handcrafted Lalique crystal decanter and housed within an 800-page tome illustrated by renowned artist Andrew Davidson, this exceptionally rare 73-year-old single malt is bottled at an impressive 44.8% ABV, with only 344 bottles available worldwide. The whisky offers a symphony of aromas, including rich forest fruits, aromatic woodsmoke, antique oak, mixed spice, vanilla bean, and subtle herbal notes. The palate is treated to flavors of black cherries, plum jam, dark chocolate orange, and ginger sponge, with hints of cloves, woodsmoke, and loose tea leaves leading to a long, sweet, and smoky finish.

1949

Single Malt Whisky

Macallan

Speyside, Scotland

Distillery bottling

1 of 344 bottles

Macallan

Fine and Rare

One of Scotland's most iconic distilleries, the Macallan is situated on a huge 390 acre estate near the town of Craigellachie in Speyside. Founded in 1824, Macallan was one of the first Scottish distilleries to receive their license to legally distil whisky. Water is drawn from natural springs on the grounds of the estate and the team run 12 wash stills and 24 spirits stills - quite a number, but its worth remembering that Macallan operate some of the smallest stills in Scotland, a key contributor to their signature style of single malt.

Macallan are well known for their use of ex-Sherry casks to age their spirit, something they take great care in sourcing directly from Jerez de la Frontera. The barrels contribute complexity, depth of flavour and top notes of dried fruits and toasted nuts. When it comes to bottlings, there is quite a selection - from the core range to long discontinued limited editions. Independent bottlings are also available from Gordon and MacPhail, Signatory, That Boutique-y Whisky Company and beyond.

Speyside, Scotland

Macallan