Description
TheGran Reservabottlings from Macallan were released between 1997 and 2002. This is a 1982 vintage Macallan carefully selected to reflect the high quality of their sherry matured whisky from that year and then bottled in 2000.
It may be hard to imagine today, but for much of the 20th century, Macallan was primarily a constituent malt in blends. It was not until the 1980s downturn in the market that the distillery decided to focus on its single malt brand. Fortuitously, this coincided with the crest of a wave of enthusiasm for the high quality releases that the distillery had licensed to Campbell, Hope & King and Gordon & MacPhail in the 1960s and 1970s. These remain some of the most collectible on the market. While global single malt sales volume is still lead by Speyside neighbours, Glenfiddich and Glenlivet, Macallan is easily the most sought after. So much so in fact, that they had to open a brand new distillery in 2018, a subterranean architectural masterpiece within the Easter Elchies estate, boasting 36 copper pot stills.
Distilled in 1982 and bottled in 2000, this Macallan is widely regarded as one of the most memorable and legendary ever bottled.
Bottle Size: 700ml
Alc: 40%
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