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  • Macallan Cask 888

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    Macallan Cask 888

    Lot #0581092
    FINISH DATE
    30 September 2018

    The Macallan’s Cask 888 debuted in Hong Kong at the Lalique Lounge to fanfare befitting its status as a limited edition single cask and single malt whisky. Of only 720 cask 888 bottles released worldwide, 24 were made available in Hong Kong. For its part, Lalique displayed its latest collection, Le Noir Crystal especially for the launch of Cask 888. Cask 888 is blessed by a highly fortuitous name and also by a limited edition decanter handcrafted in cosmetic glass by Stolzle Flaconnag. The whisky was bottled from an Oloroso Sherry seasoned European Oak cask and bottled on 08/08/08. The display case holds the decanter, two whisky tumblers and a certificate of authenticity. “This is a unique and exciting release and we are certain that Macallan drinkers will enjoy its relevance and rarity”, said Ken Grier, Director of malts, The Macallan Group.

    A truly stunning and unique set from The Macallan and a true centre-piece for any collector. Set offers a hand crafted wooden neck tag made from cask 888, two Macallan tumblers, all wrapped up in a beautiful gloss black cabinet. 

    Click here for a video of the journey of Macallan's Cask 888

    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
      Oloroso Sherry
    • DISTILLERY
      Macallan
    • TYPE
      Full Size
    • SIZE
      70 cl
    • STRENGTH
      48.8% vol
    • BOTTLES PRODUCED
      720
    • CASK NUMBER
      888
    • CASK TYPE
      Oloroso Sherry
    • APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT (kg)
      11
    Region
    Scotland, Speyside
    Scotland, Speyside
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