Meet The Macallan’s US$80,000 Single Malt Whisky

The Macallan has launched Tales of The Macallan Quantity I, the primary in a brand new sequence of uncommon single malt Scotch whiskies.

The brand new sequence is a nod to The Macallan pioneers and their legacy of whisky-making, and Quantity I pays homage to Captain John Grant. In 1700, Grant realised the potential of Easter Elchies Property, which has been the house of The Macallan Distillery since 1824.

Tales of The Macallan Quantity I

Crafted by Lead Whisky Maker Sarah Burgess, Tales of The Macallan Quantity I is a single malt whisky distilled in 1950 and bottled in 2021. In line with Burgess, the uncommon and unique whisky extends notes of wooden spices, candy wooden smoke and vintage oak, complemented by hints of ripe fruits and spices.

Tales of The Macallan Quantity I additionally is available in a bundle that befits its distinguished standing. The whisky is encased in a handcrafted crystal decanter, hid in an Almanac e-book that recounts Captain John Grant’s exceptional story.

For the decanter, The Macallan collaborated with a long-standing accomplice and grasp French crystal maker Lalique. The beautiful glasswork is etched with an illustration completed by famend artist Andrew Davidson. It additionally includes a bespoke transit stopper by artisan craftsmen J.C. Ribiero.

The e-book for Tales of The Macallan Quantity I used to be created by conventional London-based bookbinders, Shepherds, Sangorski & Sutcliffe and Zaehnsdorf. The agency specialises in advantageous binding, restoration, and conservation of books. The Tales of The Macallan Quantity I e-book is hand made with luxurious leather-based and 24 ct gold leaf.

As anticipated, Tales of The Macallan Quantity I is very restricted, with solely 350 decanters accessible worldwide. It carries a retail value of S$107,600 (US$80,147).

“Tales of The Macallan tells of exceptional people and an distinctive spirit, a narrative of The Macallan’s unimaginable pioneers,” Lead Whisky Maker Sarah Burgess mentioned in a launch. “Every of those folks left their mark on The Macallan with their distinctive contribution and legacy alive in our model’s DNA and in each drop of our whisky to this present day.”

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