Macallan 40 Year Old 2016 Release
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Lot number: 070-3317
Winning bid: £7,600
The Macallan distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. Now owned by the Edrington Group, The Macallan prides itself on its Six Pillars, which include its curiously small stills, very narrow 'cut' of new make spirit and exceptional cask management. It is the most sought after whisky for collectors, regularly setting records at auctions all round the world.
This luscious 40 year old from Macallan came about almost by accident. Whilst creating the 2006 release of their 30 year old expression, Master Whisky Maker Bob Dalgarno filled ten marrying casks with Macallan's wonderful sherry aged spirit. Nine of these ten casks became that years 30 year old, but it was decided that one would be kept aside for further maturation. 10 years later it was ready to become the distillery's second ever non vintage 40 year old.
Bottled: 2016
Age: 40 years old
Cask Type: Sherry
45% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 346 / 500
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