17 June 2026

    • Macallan 52 Years Old

    2018 Release

    Winning Bid
    £59,500
    RESERVE MET

    Macallan 52 Years Old

    2018 Release
    Lot #0681095
    FINISH DATE
    31 July 2019

    The Macallan 52 Years Old is an extraordinary spirit that delivers a sublime brilliance, achieved as a result of time and dedication to allow maturation for over five decades. Macallan's Whisky Maker Sarah Burgess presents an unsurpassed single malt that has been allowed to develop over the last half a century in a first fill European Oak sherry seasoned cask, producing a remarkable ruby mahogany coloured spirit. The exceptional character and richness has been created through hundreds of years of dedicated craftsmanship that is at the heart of The Macallan's unwavering commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit. An obsession with quality has been the hallmark of The Macallan since its founding by Alexander Reid on a plateau above the river Spey in North-East Scotland. During the 1960s The Macallan was looking to the future and laying the foundations to develop the world's most admired and awarded single malt. Invaluable investment was taking place with a second plant and warehouse expansion, accompanied by an increase in the number of curiously small stills that play a fundamental role in the crafting of the 'new make' spirit. All of these foundations still remain at the heart of The Macallan today, ensuring the full-bodied, rich and fruity characteristics. Another key pillar that shaped this spirit's journey was its natural development in a hand-picked sherry seasoned oak cask from Jerez de la Frontera, in which it slumbered for fifty two years. Our casks are the single greatest contributor to he outstanding character, and distinctive aromas and flavours, and are responsible for the flawless balance, poise and natural colour. The spirit is peerless in each every way. 2018 Release. Natural colour.

    Macallan

    Founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, the Elchies Distillery as it was known initially, did not become the Macallan-Glenlivet in name until 1892. Since then, it has undergone massive expansion with Edrington and William Grant & Sons combining forces in 1999 to purchase Highland Distillers for £601 million. By then, the reputation of the distillery for its sherry-led style of whisky was already firmly in place. The new ownership model has enabled the distillery to produce new ranges, reach out to new demographics and establish itself as an international brand of quality. Bottles are Macallan are increasingly sought after for their commodity value and not the contents, which often are of high quality. Moving to a new distillery site in recent years, will in the long-term, allow Macallan to produce more and if needed, the old distillery sits idle despite being capable of producing 11 million litres before it closed in 2018.

    Lot Features
    • BOTTLER
      Official
    • CASK TYPE
      1st Fill Sherry
    • DISTILLERY
      Macallan
    • TYPE
      Full Size
    • SIZE
      70 cl
    • STRENGTH
      48%
    • BOTTLES PRODUCED
      250
    • CASK TYPE
      1st Fill Sherry
    • APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT (kg)
      3.8
    Region
    Scotland, Speyside
    Scotland, Speyside

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