1st Jul, 2026 10:00
Whisky | Elegance & Luxury
**MACALLAN SIX PILLARS COLLECTION 65 YEAR OLD IN LALIQUE DECANTER
SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT
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Bottled: 2016
46.3% ABV / 70cl
There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe.
With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.
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£16,000 - £26,000
Buyer's premium: 24.00%
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Auction: Whisky | Elegance & Luxury, 1st Jul, 2026
This eclectic collection of rare whisky features two opulent expressions from Macallan, each presented in bespoke Lalique crystal decanters, as well as the wonderfully quirky Peter Blake 8 Decades Collection. Other iconic drams include a first edition Black Bowmore 1964, and a Springbank 1966 Local Barley.
Entries are now invited for our August 12th whisky auction.
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