23rd Oct, 2024 10:00

Whisky | The Magic of Macallan

 
  Lot 60
 

MACALLAN 1928 50 YEAR OLD ANNIVERSARY MALT 75CL
SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT

Distilled: 1928

Bottled: 1983

38.6% ABV / 75cl

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.
The vendor of this remarkable whisky purchased it at auction in 1986 for what was a record-breaking amount, making this the most expensive bottle of whisky in the world at the time. We have several pieces of provenance to support this, including the original purchase invoice, various press articles from 1986 in which the vendor was interviewed and pictured with the bottle, and up-to-date photographs of the vendor posing with the bottle just prior to its arrival at McTear's.

 

A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.

 

Sold for £36,000
Estimated at £30,000 - £50,000


 
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