MACALLAN 78 YEAR OLD – THE RED COLLECTION
At the heart of The Red Collection is The Macallan 40 Years Old, The Macallan 50 Years Old and The Macallan 60 Years Old. These remarkable single malts, which will anchor the range for years to come, and are the oldest ongoing expressions we have ever offered. From time to time they will be joined by special high aged guest releases, commencing with The Macallan 71 Years Old, The Macallan 74 Years Old and The Macallan 78 Years Old. These incredibly rare single malts are among the world’s oldest Scotch whiskies, with The Macallan 74 Years Old and The Macallan 78 Years Old being the oldest bottlings ever released in our history.
- The oldest limited edition.
During these decades of slumber, the carefully selected wood shaped the unique character of the whisky delivering the natural colour, distinctive aromas and full flavours of this aged single malt. Macallan 78 years old has been matured in the distillery’s oak barrels under supervision over generations during almost 8 decades. Over time, these delicate malt whiskeys have gradually shaped and influenced by wood carefully selected to deliver exceptionally elegant perennial whiskeys.
Released in 2020 & limited edition of just 250 bottles of Macallan 78 years released worldwide. Each bottle is bottled at a concentration of 42,2% ABV, with a volume of 700ml. This will definitely be a big challenge for collectors, investors, or consumers who want to own their own.
- Delicate taste.
Each bottle 78 years in The Red Collection is encased in a hand-crafted oak presentation box created from the same sustainable European oak used to craft The Macallan’s oak casks. These boxes are beautifully upholstered with sustainably sourced soft red leather from Scottish supplier Bridge of Weir Leather, which creates upholstery for leading luxury car brands across the globe.
On the nose: A fresh fruit medley of apple, peach and grape moving into fresh lime and verbena. Antique oak and soft leather move quickly into a luxurious dark chocolate and dried fruit sensation. The dried fruits are a balance of dates and raisins. Finally, a rich inviting vanilla cake. On the palate: Warming oak spice of nutmeg and ginger open into the rich dried fruits of raisin, prune, date and a hint of almond nuttiness. The oak rich whisky is warming yet dry with powerful treacle toffee and a baked apple sweetness. Finish: A long thought provoking finish, all of the flavours from the nose and the taste make an appearance in this finish….Remarkable.
