![]() ![]() Bottled at 43, the desirable vintage showcases plenty of sherry influence, as expected, as well as signature Speyside notes. ![]() It’s also a tribute to the people who made this precious whisky, and their enduring spirit which never wavered. An old, classic presentation of the macallan 18 whiskey, distilled in 1984 and exclusively matured in sherry oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera, this one’s a beaut. The Macallan The Reach, according to those behind it, is an 81 year old Scotch single malt whisky that’s the oldest of its type ever released by this distillery. “The creation of many hands, The Reach has been a truly collaborative effort. Created during a turbulent time in the world, this extraordinary expression showcases The Macallan’s history, ingenuity and unmistakable strength of character. ![]() Kirsteen Campbell, master whisky maker at The Macallan, said: “It is an honour to introduce The Reach. The three-handed sculpture is said to represent three elements of the whisky’s history: the distillery workers who crafted the single malt whisky in 1940 one-time chairman, Allan Shiach, whose grandfather headed the company when this spirit was first consigned to its cask and current master whisky maker Kirsteen Campbell, who made the decision to launch the expression now. The distillery’s latest release, The Reach, is encased in a mouth-blown glass decanter, and comes cradled in a bronze sculpture of three hands, designed by sculptor Saskia Robinson. Situated on a ridge above the banks of the River Spey, the Easter Elchies House has been the spiritual home of The Macallan for over three centuries. The Macallan has released its oldest ever whisky expression – an 81-year-old single malt distilled in 1940, which survived the Second World War. The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky is one of the rare creations to have received a perfect 100 point rating from the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago. ![]()
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