The Macallan, has today announced the launch of a new
addition to its limited-edition Red Collection.
The Macallan 77 Year Old (43.2% ABV) is a single malt Scotch
whisky, which was distilled and laid down to mature in 1945.
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| The Macallan 77 Year Old |
The Red Collection which launched in 2020, is a range of distinguished and rare single malt Scotch whiskies which capture The Macallan’s respect for tradition and craftsmanship. Inspired by the significance of the colour red throughout the history of the brand, it features a carefully curated selection of ongoing aged expressions and occasional high aged guest releases.
The colour red has deep and long-standing significance for
The Macallan. The red thread begins with Alexander Reid, the farmer and teacher
who founded The Macallan in 1824. His surname means ‘the red one’ in Scots and
was originally associated with red hair.
At the heart of The Red Collection are The Macallan 40, 50 and
60 Year Old’s. Available in limited quantities globally, they are the oldest
ongoing expressions ever offered by the brand. From time to time they are
joined by special high aged guest releases, which commenced with The Macallan
71, 74 and 78 Year Old’s.
In keeping with previous releases in the collection, this
latest release is encased in a handcrafted oak presentation box, created in the
UK, using the same sustainable European oak used to craft The Macallan’s oak
casks. The box has been upholstered with sustainably sourced, soft red Scottish
leather from Bridge of Weir Leather. The bottle itself has been hand finished
and signed by The Macallan Master Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell.
Commenting on the launch, Kirsteen said: “The Macallan 77
Years Old is an incredible new high aged guest expression for The Red
Collection, which has been crafted from some of the world’s oldest and rarest
casks. It is a peerless single malt whisky that has slowly matured over seven
extraordinary decades until it reached peak perfection. This exquisite release
reveals The Macallan’s legacy of incomparable craftsmanship, knowledge and
skills nurtured by The Macallan’s master whisky makers, past and present. It is
a great privilege to play a role in crafting the remarkable single malts which
form The Red Collection today.”
The Macallan 77 Year, will be available later this month
from The Macallan Estate Boutique and The Macallan’s global network of domestic
and travel retail outlets, for a RRP of £65,000.
Posted by Steve Rush