Macallan Fine & Rare 1961
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Lot number: 082-2997
Winning bid: £13,000
The Macallan distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. Now owned by the Edrington Group, The Macallan prides itself on its Six Pillars, which include its curiously small stills, very narrow 'cut' of new make spirit and exceptional cask management. It is the most sought after whisky for collectors, regularly setting records at auctions all round the world.
A 1961 vintage Macallan.This whisky offers an amazing insight into the development of Macallan's style over the last half century. It was chosen from just 2 Sherry hogshead casks, before being bottled at cask strength.
Distilled: March / April 1961
Cask type: Sherry Hogshead
54.1% ABV / 70cl
Bottle number: One of only 379 bottles released
Please note minor wear to box label
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