The Macallan Red Collection

In October 2020, Macallan Distillery dangerously accelerated the heartbeat of whisky collectors with the release of "The Red Collection.". It consists of six Macallans, the youngest 40 years old, while the oldest is 78 years old. The red color has a special significance in the history of Macallan, starting with the name of the founder, Alexander Reid (the word "Reid" is used by the Scots to describe redheads), through Roderick Kemp, who released the "Choice Old" series in 1903 and, to emphasize its uniqueness, packaged it in cartons printed in red (standard Macallan whisky was packaged in cartons printed in black), to Allan Shiach, who in 1980, for similar reasons, decorated rare vintage editions of 1938, 1940 and 1950 with a red ribbon. Each bottle in the new collection is presented in a case made of Spanish oak, the same in which Macallan is aged, lined with red Scottish leather from luxury goods manufacturer Bridge of Weir Leather.

The Macallan 71 years old, The Red Collection / 41.6%

The Macallan 71 years old presented here bears the signature of Sarah Burgess, holding the title of "Lead Whisky Maker for the Macallan.". (Note from Mrs. Burgess.).

Aroma

sweet and spicy opening filled with spiciness extracted from oak, soft ginger, nutmeg and orange peel; the second wave brings vanilla and crème brûlée, notes of honeydew melon and figs.

TASTE

sweet and spicy notes land on the palate in the form of ginger sponge cake, vanilla cream and flan pâtissier. The final chord belongs to lapsang souchong tea served with molasses tart.

FINISH

medium-long, filled with smoky wood logs, peaches and hazelnuts.

420,000zł | 0.7L

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The Macallan 74 years old, The Red Collection / 42.6%

The Macallan 74 years old presented here bears the signature of Sarah Burgess, holding the title of "Lead Whisky Maker for the Macallan.". (Note from Mrs. Burgess.)

Aroma

fruity sweetness in the highest dimension; juicy roasted plums in a wonderful union with orange oil and vanilla. Evoking memories, the smell of an antique oak dresser clashes with a tray of ripe fruit and a sprig of rosemary resting on it.

TASTE

aromatic peat appears first and intertwines later with the other flavors; caramelized pear with roasted hazelnuts, cloves, and finally truffles dusted with cocoa, all accompanied by fragrant peat.

FINISH

long, filled with fragrant peat, dark toffee and a subtle citrus aftertaste.

440,000zł | 0.7L

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The Macallan 78 years old, The Red Collection / 42.2%

The doyen presented here, Macallan 78 years old, the oldest whisky of all time, bears the signature of Sarah Burgess, holding the title of "Lead Whisky Maker for the Macallan". (Note from Mrs. Burgess.)

Aroma

fruit cocktail, apples, peaches and grapes, lime and a touch of verbena. Notes of antique oak and high-grade leather intertwine with dark chocolate and dried fruits, dates and raisins; a fragrant vanilla cake enters behind them.

TASTE

warming notes of ginger and nutmeg prepare to repel the offensive of raisins, dates, dried plums and almonds; oak in the role of peacemaker, but the sweetness of toffee and baked apples weakens its position somewhat.

FINISH

long and reflective, a reminiscence of all aromas and flavors. An extraordinary experience.

460,000zł | 0.7L

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