The Macallan distillery was founded in 1824 by barley farmer Alexander Reid. What began as two stills housed in a wooden shed has grown to a 36 still site today. In 1892 the distillery passed to Roderick Kemp, former owner of Talisker, whose descendants retained ownership until the 1990s. By 1975 the then 21 still […]
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THE MACALLAN UNVEILS SIXTH AND FINAL RELEASE IN THE EDITION SERIES: THE MACALLAN EDITION NO.6: A CELEBRATION OF THE LEGENDARY RIVER SPEY
(New York, September 21, 2020) The Macallan has unveiled Edition No.6, a new limited edition single malt whisky celebrating the natural wonders of The Macallan Estate, and the vibrant life force that sustains it – the River Spey. Marking the sixth and final release in The Macallan Edition Series, Edition No.6 brings together The Macallan’s […]
NEW Macallan Edition 4 Limited Edition Scotch Whisky
MACALLAN EDITION NO 4 ABV: 48.4% PRODUCTION TYPE: Single malt whisky REGION: Speyside FLAVOUR CAMP: Rich & Round NOSE Reassuringly complex, with lots of oak and wood spice at the fore, surrounded by sweet acacia honey and toffee. This alluring, zesty, citrus baked sweetness, like a lemon drizzle cake or key lime pie, is captivating. […]
Yamazaki 50 Year-Old Breaks Record At Auction!
Yamazaki Japanese whisky is once again hitting big numbers at the world’s auction houses, and the figure is even more mind-blowing than you can imagine! This time, the Yamazaki 50-Year-Old 1st Edition 2005 sold for £212,528, in other words roughly $350,000 AUD! Absolutely astonishing. Given that the last one sold for roughly $150,000 AUD, this is […]
What Makes The Macallan the Most Valued Whisky in the World?
The history of The Macallan can be traced back to the early 19th century in Scotland, where a local farmer and teacher named Alexander Reid distilled surplus barley during the winter months. In 1824 Reid turned his winter hobby into a profession and purchased 8 acres of land from the Earl of Seafield and established […]