- BrandThe Macallan
- CountryScotland
- RegionSpeyside
- TypeSingle Malt Scotch
- Size750ml
- SKU 210000015539
Rare 750ml US bottling of Macallan 25 year old anniversary malt distilled in 1974 in excellent condition with original wood box.
Situated on the banks of the Spey river in the heart of Speyside, the distillery is based at Easter Elchies estate, which covers 158 hectares (390 acres) of farmland. The estate includes 37 ha (90 acres) planted to barley, which is used in the production of the whisky.
The Macallan house style traditionally tended towards rich, fruity whiskies, memorably described by the late whisky writer Michael Jackson as "Christmas cake in a glass". This was a result of exclusively using Sherry casks to mature the spirit but, since 2004, Bourbon casks have also been used.
Macallan produces a broad range of whiskies, across four main series. The Sherry oak range comprises four expressions, ranging in age from 12 to 30 years old. The "fine oak" series – aged in mostly Bourbon casks – offers eight expressions, between 10 and 30 years old. These tend to be lighter than the traditional Macallan offerings.