Macallan 52 Year Old 1969 (cask 8376) - The Rarest Reserve Collection (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- The Macallan
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 41.4%
- Age
- 52 years
- Price
- £9420
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- The Macallan's 1969 vintage matured for 52 years, initially in American oak before transfer to first-fill oloroso sherry casks, creating one of Duncan Taylor's oldest releases at just 100ml. Bottled in 2024 to mark The Macallan's 200th anniversary, this ultra-rare expression represents the pinnacle of age and cask influence.
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Macallan 52 Year Old 1969 (cask 8376) - The Rarest Reserve Collection (Duncan Taylor) is a 52-year-old single malt from The Macallan (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 41.4% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, chocolate, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Macallan's 1969 vintage matured for 52 years, initially in American oak before transfer to first-fill oloroso sherry casks, creating one of Duncan Taylor's oldest releases at just 100ml. Bottled in 2024 to mark The Macallan's 200th anniversary, this ultra-rare expression represents the pinnacle of age and cask influence.
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