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From the Legendary Cellar of Pierre Chen

The Macallan Fine & Rare 46 Year Old 45.9 abv 1955 (1 BT 70cl)

Auction Closed

November 18, 03:55 PM GMT

Estimate

16,000 - 22,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The Macallan Fine & Rare 46 Year Old 45.9 abv 1955


Cask No. 1851, cask type: Hogshead, distilled in 1955, bottled in 2002, one of 175 only bottles produced, signed 2017, good level, in original wooden case with original leaflet


Official Tasting Notes:


COLOUR

Walnut


NOSE

Prunes, dates and figs with massive clove spice notes and wood


PALATE

Dried fruits on the nose lightened with citrus orange and spices


FINISH

Citrus orange and prunes with a well aged wood signature


1 bt 70cl (owc)


LYING IN OCTAVIAN, CORSHAM Offered In Bond Available Duty Paid


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