The World’s Most Valuable Whisky + The Epicurean’s Atlas
The World’s Most Valuable Whisky + The Epicurean’s Atlas
From the Legendary Cellar of Pierre Chen
Auction Closed
November 18, 03:55 PM GMT
Estimate
55,000 - 75,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
The Macallan 50 Year Old in Lalique, Six Pillars, First Edition 46.0 abv NV
Decanter #456 of 470, level: 1.5cm below shoulder, with original booklet and crystal stopper, within original presentation case and original transit packaging
Official Tasting Notes:
COLOUR
Burnished gold
NOSE
Heady top notes of cumin, cardamom and darkest maraschino
PALATE
All encompassing and aromatic with dark prunes and plain chocolate
FINISH
Very long with a sherry oak signature and a hint of peat smoke
1 bt 75cl (opc)
LYING IN OCTAVIAN, CORSHAM Offered In Bond Available Duty Paid
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