April 2015 Auction

Macallan 1970 Fine and Rare

The Macallan Fine and Rare Series of whiskies was designed to represent the very best vintages / whisky that Macallan had to offer, dating back as far as 1926.

This Fine and Rare Macallan was distilled in 1970 and bottled in 2002 from cask #9033.

The condition of this box and bottle is pristine.

Macallan 1946 Select Reserve 52 Year Old

A truly stunning bottle of Macallan distilled in 1946 and matured for over half a century until bottling, this is bottle number 1756. 

This 52 year old whisky is presented in an elegant lockable hard wood case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Macallan 1940

There were very very few distillery operational distilleries during World War Two which makes this bottle of Macallan exceptionally rare.  

Distilled in 1940 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail for Pro Nobilitate Ebert Hainzl Co, Hamburg

Please take a close look at the images for condition of bottle and box, some staining to labels, slight tearing to front label and slight staining from the red band. 

Bottle number 419.

Macallan Cask 888

Limited to a very exclusive 720 bottles, the exclusive Cask 888 was bottled from a single sherry-seasoned cask on the 8th August 2008 (08.08.08).  To continue with the theme of this bottle the strength is 48.8% and has coincidentally being listed as lot number 8888.

The decanter has been created by the cosmetic glass manufacturer Stolzle Flaconnag and is presented in a display case alongside two  branded tumblers and a certificate of authenticity. For its part, Lalique displayed its latest collection, Le Noir Crystal especially for the launch of Cask 888.

Macallan 1945 Speymalt Gordon and Macphail 68 Year Old

A spectacular release from Gordon and Macphail, Macallan distilled in 1945 and bottled in 2013 - 68 years old and at this age it takes the mantle for being the oldest bottle of Macallan ever released!

A truly remarkable bottling from G&M presented in an elegant wooden presentation case.

Macallan 1950

A stunning and incredibly rare presentation of Macallan distilled in 1950 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail distributed by Aitkinson and Baldwin, London.

Bottled during the 1980s. 

Bottle number 419. 

75cl

Please note the condition of the product, there is some staining especially behind the ribbon where it has been stained red. 

Macallan 'M'

The final premium release within Macallan's 1824 series of whiskies.  

In true Macallan fashion the M Decanter is incredibly elegant and impressive to look at, without even considering the contents.  The crystal decanter is designed by Fabien Baron a well known French Director and Art Director and created by Lalique.  It is one of the more difficult decanters to produce as it requires a 15 stage finishing process.

The Macallan M is limited to only 1,750 bottles each year and carries Macallan's reputation of exceptional quality whisky proudly.

Please note Russian Tax seal.

Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak

A very rare and hugely popular edition of Macallan 30 year old, released in the eye catching bright blue box with blue and gold labelling.

Both box and bottle are in good condition.

Macallan 'M'

The final premium release within Macallan's 1824 series of whiskies.  

In true Macallan fashion the M Decanter is incredibly elegant and impressive to look at, without even considering the contents.  The crystal decanter is designed by Fabien Baron a well known French Director and Art Director and created by Lalique.  It is one of the more difficult decanters to produce as it requires a 15 stage finishing process.

The Macallan M is limited to only 1,750 bottles each year and carries Macallan's reputation of exceptional quality whisky proudly.

Macallan Royal Marriage 1981

A wonderful addition to any Macallan collection, the Royal Marriage bottling was released in 1981 to celebrate the marriage of The Prince of Wales to  Lady Diana Spencer.

A marriage of casks from 1948 and 1961, the years of the couples' births.

Macallan 1954

A very old bottle of Macallan distilled in 1954 and bottled in the 1970s. 

Very good condition considering the age. 

Macallan Private Eye 70cl and 5cl

Arguably the most desirable/collectable bottle of Macallan, released in 1996 to mark the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine.

The screen-printed label has been designed by the infamous Gonzo artist and Illustrator of Private Eye magazine Ralph Steadman.

The vatting used in this whisky included one cask from 1961 (#1580) amongst other casks and a total of 5,000 bottles were released.

Bottle number 151 of 5,000.

Includes the very famous miniature version aswell. Please note the fill level in all miniatures, this example has a level just below the neck.

Macallan 1950 Speymalt Gordon and Macphail 

Another spectacular release from Gordon and Macphail, Macallan distilled in 1950 and bottled in 1994.

These old vintage Speymalts really offer a vintage Macallan at reasonable prices.

Macallan Private Eye 

Arguably the most desirable/collectable bottle of Macallan, released in 1996 to mark the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine.

The screen-printed label has been designed by the infamous Gonzo artist and Illustrator of Private Eye magazine Ralph Steadman.

The vatting used in this whisky included one cask from 1961 (#1580) amongst other casks and a total of 5,000 bottles were released.

Bottle number 27 of 5,000.

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

The older Macallan is, the harder it is to find.  

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  Presented in the discontinued shiny blue box, now replaced with a wooden box.

Please note condition of box.

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  

Please note Russian tax sticker.

Macallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak

The older Macallan is, the harder it is to find.  

Macallan 30 year old Fine Oak edition matured in a mixture of European and American oak casks.  Presented in the discontinued shiny blue box, now replaced with a wooden box.

Please note condition of box and seal.

Macallan Private Eye 

Arguably the most desirable/collectable bottle of Macallan, released in 1996 to mark the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine.

The screen-printed label has been designed by the infamous Gonzo artist and Illustrator of Private Eye magazine Ralph Steadman.

The vatting used in this whisky included one cask from 1961 (#1580) amongst other casks and a total of 5,000 bottles were released. 

Bottle 753 of 5,000.

Please note condition of back label. 

Macallan Remix Remixed

To commemorate the 75th birthday of photographer Daido Moriyama, Macallan launched The Macallan Masters of Photography: Capsule Edition - Daido Moriyama ‘Remix, Remixed’.

Released exclusively to the Asian travel retail market, it features Daido Moriyama work from his book of the same name ‘Remix’. Each book includes a series of inspired French fold pages and has been hand-signed by the photographer.

The whisky was selected by Macallan’s Bob Dalgarno and matured in cask number 15245, which was a first fill sherry seasoned oak cask and bottled at cask strength.

One of 500 bottles

Macallan Remix Remixed

To commemorate the 75th birthday of photographer Daido Moriyama, Macallan launched The Macallan Masters of Photography: Capsule Edition - Daido Moriyama ‘Remix, Remixed’.

Released exclusively to the Asian travel retail market, it features Daido Moriyama work from his book of the same name ‘Remix’. Each book includes a series of inspired French fold pages and has been hand-signed by the photographer.

The whisky was selected by Macallan’s Bob Dalgarno and matured in cask number 15245, which was a first fill sherry seasoned oak cask and bottled at cask strength.

One of 500 bottles

Macallan Royal Wedding

The first of the Royal releases from Macallan is a limited edition bottling of only 1,000 bottles celebrating the Royal Marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011.

Bottled from two casks, both filled on 29th April – one from 1996 and one from 1999.

The creation of this special bottle follows the release of a commemorative edition to mark the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. This comprised two casks, one from each of their birth years. At the time, the bottle sold out and today is highly sought-after by collectors of The Macallan around the world.

In keeping with this original bottling, The Macallan commissioned the creative force behind the 1981 bottle, David Holmes, who was also one of the architects of their advertising campaign in the 1980s and the early 1990s, to create the label and packaging design.

Macallan Diamond Jubilee

Released in 2012 this specially designed bottle bears a unique image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by the sculptor Arnold Martin.

The contents of this bottle were specially chosen for the months it was drawn from the casks, 6th February, the Queen's accession and the first week in June, traditionally when the Jubilees are celebrated.  Bottled at 52% in line with the year of the Queen's accession, only 2,012 bottles were released.

Macallan 1979 Gran Reserva 18 Year Old

The Gran Reserva Macallan’s were release between 1997 and 2002. Distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1997, this 18 year old Macallan is widely regarded as one of the most memorable and legendary ever bottled.

Please note major crack down front of box and inside bottle holder is loose. 

Macallan 21 Year Old / The Savoy Collection

Many decades ago, The Savoy created a range of spirits bottled exclusively for the hotel, to be enjoyed by the most loyal guest and discerning imbibers of the time. 
These spirits were savoured in The Savoy's world famous bar, and were often shipped abroad or bought home as the most special memento of a stay at The Savoy.

In 2013, The Savoy revived this tradition with the launch of a most prestigious collection of unique spirits, bottled and presented to reflect the outstanding quality that has been The Savoy's trademark for over 124 years. 

This rare example of the much sought-after 21 years-old Macallan has been exclusively bottled for The Savoy by whisky collector and 'Keeper of the Quaich' Sukhinder Singh, who released this liquid from his private reserve stock, limiting to a maximum quantity of 121 bottles.

This particular Macallan has been drawn from a refill hogshead.

Bottle number 68 of 121. 

Macallan Oscutro  / Lalique Kazak Horse 

A stunning bottle of Macallan Oscuro produced alongside a Lalique rearing Kazak Horse.

The Macallan Oscuro was created using whisky distilled between 1987 and 1997 and in true Macallan fashion is full of plenty of sherried characteristics.

Sold exclusively at travel retail.

Macallan Easter Elchies 2008

The Easter Elchies  are released annually exclusive to Macallan distillery and are usually single cask bottlings.  This was bottled from two casks. 

Distilled in 1995 and 1996, both cask 9455 and 4693 were sherry hogshead.  They were then bottled as a 12 year old in 2008. 

One of 480 bottles. 

Please note slight fold in upper fron label and slight dent to top of box. 

Macallan 1989 Exceptional Cask #552

This is the fifth release in the Exceptional cask range. 

Distilled in January 1989, matured in Oloroso sherry butt number 552 then bottled in November 2003. 

Please note the rust on the lid. 

Macallan Royal Marriage 75cl (US Import)

A wonderful addition to any Macallan collection, the Royal Marriage bottling was released in 1981 to celebrate the marriage of The Prince of Wales to  Lady Diana Spencer.

A marriage of casks from 1948 and 1961, the years of the couples' births.

Please note fill level.

Macallan 1980 Exceptional Cask #4063

This is the second release in the Exceptional cask range. 

Distilled in March 1980, matured in Oloroso sherry butt number 4063 then bottled in December 2001. 

Please note the rust on the lid. 

Macallan 1965 Speymalt Gordon and Macphail

Distilled in 1965 and bottled in 2012 making this 46 years old. 

Macallan 1966 Speymalt 32 Year Old

Bottled under Gordon and Macphail's Speymalt banner, this Macallan was distilled in 1966 and bottled 32 years later in 1998.

These independant old Macallan's are a bargain compared to their official release counter parts.

Macallan 21 Year Old / The Savoy Collection

Many decades ago, The Savoy created a range of spirits bottled exclusively for the hotel, to be enjoyed by the most loyal guest and discerning imbibers of the time. 
These spirits were savoured in The Savoy's world famous bar, and were often shipped abroad or bought home as the most special memento of a stay at The Savoy.

In 2013, The Savoy revived this tradition with the launch of a most prestigious collection of unique spirits, bottled and presented to reflect the outstanding quality that has been The Savoy's trademark for over 124 years. 

This rare example of the much sought-after 21 years-old Macallan has been exclusively bottled for The Savoy by whisky collector and 'Keeper of the Quaich' Sukhinder Singh, who released this liquid from his private reserve stock, limiting to a maximum quantity of 121 bottles.

This particular Macallan has been drawn from a refill hogshead.

Bottle number 71 of 121.