Macallan 1974 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky

An exceptionally rare vintage bottle from Macallan, the 18 Year Old 1974 Sherry Wood Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It was distilled in 1974 and bottled in 1992.

    Nose:    Spices, pepper, dried, fruits, dates, raisins, dark forest berries, candied orange, sherry, little meaty, sweet pipe tobacco, dark honey.

    Taste:    Oily, dried fruits, spices, dark honey, tobacco, hint of leather, good sweetness, caramel, toffee, chocolate, pepper, raisins, brown sugar, molasses, sherry wood.

    Finish:   Medium long, warm, fruity, sherry, tobacco, spices.

The Macallan was one of the first distillers in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then, Macallan has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies. The creation of The Macallan draws on the vital contributing influences of Spain, North America and Scotland - and of their respective natural raw materials, combined with traditional methods and craftsmanship.
The Macallan distillery was founded by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. The original name of the area was “Maghellan”, taken from the Gaelic word “magh”, meaning fertile ground and “Ellan”, from the Monk St.Fillan - who held a close association with the church that stood in the grounds of The Macallan Estate until 1400. Farmers had been making whisky on their Speyside farms in the area for centuries, using their surplus barley during the quieter winter months.

Note: Product has come from a private collection, minor markings are inevitable and collectors should have reasonable expectations in this regard.