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Macallan 1940 The Reach 81 Year Old

When released in February 2022, this eye-catching edition from the famous Speysider became the distillery's oldest official age-statement. Titled The Reach, the whisky was distilled in 1940, during the early days of the second world war, and has seen a lengthy maturation period of 81 years in a single sherry-seasoned cask. 

As you would expect, the presentation showcases the highest quality of Scottish craftsmanship. The mouth-blown glass decanter is displayed on a weighty plinth, which was created by Scottish sculptor Saskia Robinson. This artwork features three bronze hands, which are a tribute to the three people who helped to create the whisky. These include Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell; Allan Shiach, who is the grandson of Dr. Allan Shiach, who ran the distillery in 1940; and the distillery workers of the 1940s themselves.

The decanter and sculpture are housed in a well-crafted cabinet made with wood from a fallen elm tree. This tree is thought to have been on the Macallan Estate in 1940. A beautifully presented book that details the release is also included.

This is one of 288 decanters, which also includes a professional flight case.

It may be hard to imagine today, but for much of the 20th century, Macallan was primarily a constituent malt in blends. It was not until the 1980s downturn in the market that the distillery decided to focus on its single malt brand. Fortuitously, this coincided with the crest of a wave of enthusiasm for the high quality releases that the distillery had licensed to Campbell, Hope & King and Gordon & MacPhail in the 1960s and 1970s. These remain some of the most collectible on the market. While global single malt sales volume is still lead by Speyside neighbours, Glenfiddich and Glenlivet, Macallan is easily the most sought after. So much so in fact, that they had to open a brand new distillery in 2018, a subterranean architectural masterpiece within the Easter Elchies estate, boasting 36 copper pot stills. 


Whisky - 41.6%

Macallan 1940 81 years old The Reach  - b. 2022  - 70cl

Whisky

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Closing date

25 October

Saturday

Thursday

tomorrow

today

Wednesday

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Tuesday

26 October

Location

Germany

Italy

Belgium

France

The Netherlands

Spain

Taiwan

Portugal

Austria

Poland

Czech Republic

Luxembourg

Hong Kong

Hungary

United States

Denmark

Slovak Republic

Bulgaria

United Kingdom

Ireland

Sweden

Greece

Japan

Switzerland

Monaco

Brand

Macallan

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Ardbeg

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Glenmorangie

Lagavulin

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Japanese whisky

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Tennessee whiskey

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POS (point of sale advertising object)

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Country of origin

Scotland

Speyside

Islay

Highlands

Campbeltown

Lowlands

Isle of Skye

Isle of Arran

Orkney

Isle of Jura

Isle of Mull

India

Canada

England

Isle of Raasay

Bottle size

70cl

700ml

75cl

1 Litre

750ml

50cl

20cl

37.5cl

1.5 Litres

2 Litres

75.7cl

4.5 Litres

180ml

1.13 Litres

10cl

35cl

Material

Steel

Glass

Earthenware

Leather

Resin

Condition

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

As new - unused

Excellent condition

Period

1980s

1990s

1970s

2000s

2020s

2010s

1960s

2020+

1970-1980

2000-2010

1940s

1950s

Style

Contemporary

Signature

Not signed

Colour

Transparent

Silver

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Brown

Beige

Alcohol Percent List

45.8%

57.1%

46.3%

44.2%

43.9%

56.6%

47.3%

48.5%

50.5%

51.2%

43.3%

After 2000

1900-2000

Bottler

Signatory Vintage

Gordon & MacPhail

Nikka

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Douglas Laing

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Cadenhead's

Duncan Taylor

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