The Macallan 78 year old, The Red Collection. Distilled and ...

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£65,000 - £75,000

The Macallan 78 year old, The Red Collection. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillery Ltd in 2020. Bottle No. 61. In original oak and Bridge Weir leather-lined presentation case, 42.2% Private collector in Essex. The vendor purchased the bottle from Terminal 5 at Heathrow. Notes from The Macallan 'The Macallan Red Collection reflects our deep respect for time, tradition and craftmanship. It is a celebration of the rich range of reds present naturally in The Macallan - in every step of the process. The distinctive red colour weaves its way through our history, starting with the name of our founder Alexander Reid - literally "The Red", to The Macallan's "Choice Old" range released over a century ago in 1903, through to Allan Shiach marking vintage bottles of The Macallan with a red ribbon in the 1980's. Tasting Notes Nose - A fresh fruit medley of apple, peach and grape moving into fresh lime and verbena. Antique oak and soft leather move quickly into a luxurious dark chocolate and dried fruit sensation. The dried fruits are a balance of dates and raisins. Finally, a rich inviting vanilla cake. Palate - Warming oak spice of nutmeg and ginger open into the rich dried fruits of raisin, prune, date and a hint of almond nuttiness. The oak rich whisky is warming yet dry with powerful treacle toffee and a baked apple sweetness. Finish - A long thought provoking finish, all of the flavours from the nose and the taste make an appearance in this finish'. Perfect condition. Level into neck - 700ml