Macallan 1979 James MacArthur's Decanter / Alambique Classique
Macallan 1979 James MacArthur's Decanter / Alambique Classique
Winning Bid: £331
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Lot:
Distillery:
Macallan
Age:
n/a
Vintage:
1979
Region:
Speyside
Bottler:
James MacArthur
Cask Type:
N/A
Bottled Strength:
55.5%
Bottle Size:
70cl
Distillery Status:
Operational
product Details
Macallan 1979 James MacArthur's Decanter / Alambique Classique
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.
A beautiful glass decanter produced by James MacArthur for the Alambique Classic in Germany.
It contains a 1979 vintage Macallan, bottled at cask strength.
One of 120 bottles produced.
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