{"product_id":"macallan-73-year-old-tales-of-the-macallan-volume-ii-1949","title":"Macallan 73 Year Old Tales of The Macallan Volume II 1949","description":"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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\nEncased 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416061169994,"sku":"HED00171","price":79500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED00171.jpg?v=1781904545","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/products\/macallan-73-year-old-tales-of-the-macallan-volume-ii-1949","provider":"Hedonism Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}