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
65,000 - 80,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
The Macallan The Red Collection 77 Year Old 43.2 abv NV
The 7th installment in The Macallan The Red Collection, bottled in 2022, bottle #014, in original wooden presentation case, within cardboard transit packaging and yellow cardboard shipping case, top of capsule very slightly raised but still secure
Official Tasting Notes:
COLOUR
Golden Oak
NOSE
A beautifully balanced blend of citrus fruits with hints of woodsmoke and antique oak open on the nose, perfectly paired with sweet notes of raisin and plump, chewy dates
PALATE
Extremely rich and resinous, sumptuous baked custard, crystalised ginger, marmalade, and sticky treacle open on the palate, before moving into a medley of dried fruit
FINISH
Long with sweet woodsmoke, with the traditional flavour of Cherry Bakewell and the linger of tropical fruits
1 bt 70cl (opc)
LYING IN OCTAVIAN, CORSHAM Offered In Bond Available Duty Paid
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