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The Macallan The Reach 81 Year Old 41.6 abv 1940

The Macallan The Reach 81 Year Old 41.6 abv 1940 Colour: Deep auburn ABV: 41.6% Nose: Dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon, aromatic peat, plums, leather, pink grapefruit, redcurrant jelly and a rich resinous note. Palate: Treacle toffee, bramble jam, liquorice, crystalised ginger, nutmeg, charred pineapple, pecans, woodsmoke. Finish: Intensely rich, sweet and smoky. 1 bt70 (opc) 本拍品在入口香港時已付清相關稅項，但買家須自行支付所有運輸費用、及運送拍品到香港以外地區所產生的關稅或稅項。 Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律，不得在業務過程中，向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類。 Image is for Reference only. For bottle condition please refer to cataloguing notes.

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the macallan the reach 81 year old 41.6 abv 1940 (1 bt70)

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The Macallan The Reach 81 Year Old 41.6 abv 1940 Bottle number 162/288, The Macallan The Reach is encased in a mouth-blown decanter and cradled on a bronze sculpture of three hands. The cabinet is crafted using wood from a fallen elm tree which is thought to have been on The Macallan Estate in 1940, the year the spirit was distilled. Distillery book included and packed in original flight case Bouteille numéro 162/288, The Macallan The Reach est conditionné dans une carafe soufflée bouche et déposé dans une sculpture en bronze à trois mains. Le coffret est fabriqué en bois provenant d'un orme qui se trouvait sur le domaine Macallan en 1940, l'année où le spiritueux a été distillé. Un livre de la distillerie est inclus, la bouteille est conditionnée dans une malle de transport aérien Official tasting notes: Colour: Deep auburn Nose: Dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon, aromatic peat, plums, leather, pink grapefruit, redcurrant jelly and a rich resinous note. Palate: Treacle toffee, bramble jam, liquorice, crystalised ginger, nutmeg, charred pineapple, pecans, woodsmoke. Finish: Intensely rich, sweet and smoky 1 bt 70cl (opc) LYING IN BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid Special notice on payment, shipment and collection: Sotheby’s Paris and our storage facility at Hillebrand Beaune will be closed for holidays on the following dates. We are unable to arrange any property collection, shipment services and receive in-person payments during these times: Sotheby’s Paris: 1:00pm on Friday 22nd December 2023 to 9:00am on Tuesday 2nd January 2024 Storage facility at Hillebrand Beaune: 12:00pm on Wednesday 20th December 2023 to 9:00am on Monday 8th January 2024 *Please note Hillebrand can prepare shipping quotes from Tuesday 2nd January 2024 Domestic and international shipments cannot be made before the holidays, but will resume upon the reopening of our warehouse on 8th January 2024

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the macallan the reach 81 year old 41.6 abv 1940 (1 bt 70cl)

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THE MACALLAN THE REACH 81 YEAR OLD 41.6 ABV 1940 (1 BT70)

THE MACALLAN THE REACH 81 YEAR OLD 41.6 ABV 1940 (1 BT70) Distilled in 1940, bottle #81 of 288, level: 5cm below cork, with original information book, display bronze sculpture, display wooden box with sliding doors and transit suitcase, metal frame of display box has small spots of oxidation, 41.6 abv 1 bt70 (opc) Having sold for HKD4.75m in Hong Kong in 2023 in Sotheby’s, this bottle has now returned to 2024 Sotheby’s Hong Kong Spring Sale as the top lot of the sale. Distilled in 1940, an extremely turbulent time in history, the 3 hands on the Sculpture represented Allan Shiach – Chairman of Macallan in 1940, distillery workers of 1940 and Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker of present day Macallan, who worked hand in hand transcending time to bring this whisky to life. As Kirsteen Campbell herself puts it: “It’s hard to put into words how truly special this whisky is. The expression encapsulates the spirit of The Macallan and the timeless nature of our mastery and craftsmanship, which continues to this day.” Official tasting notes NOSE Dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon, aromatic peat, plums, leather, pink grapefruit, redcurrant jelly and a rich resinous note PALATE Treacle toffee, bramble jam, licorice, crystalised ginger, nutmeg, charred pineapple, pecans and woodsmoke FINISH Intensely rich, sweet and smoky

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The Macallan The Reach 81 Year Old 41.6 abv 1940 Distilled in 1940, bottle #159/288, with original booklet, wooden display case, hand shaped bronze sculpture by Saskia Robinson, in original transit suit case and transit carton, 41.6 abv Official Tasting Notes: COLOUR Deep auburn NOSE Dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon, aromatic peat, plums, leather, pink grapefruit, redcurrant jelly and a rich resinous note PALATE Treacle toffee, bramble jam, licorice, crystalised ginger, nutmeg, charred pineapple, pecans and woodsmoke FINISH Intensely rich, sweet and smoky ﻿1 bt70 (opc) Please note that for Wine and Spirits Lots, the Buyer’s Premium rate is 24% of the Hammer Price and the Overhead Premium rate is 1% of the Hammer Price. The Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium are subject to any applicable VAT/GST and/or sales or use tax. Please refer to the Conditions of Business for further details.

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The Macallan The Reach 81 Year Old 41.6 abv 1940 The World's oldest whisky, distilled in 1940, bottled in 2022 from a single cask, bottle #30 of 288, in original wooden presentation case with accompanying book, sculpture by Saskia Robinson, within original shipping case Official Tasting Notes: COLOUR Deep auburn NOSE Dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon, aromatic peat, plums, leather, pink grapefruit, redcurrant jelly and a rich resinous note PALATE Treacle toffee, bramble jam, licorice, crystalised ginger, nutmeg, charred pineapple, pecans and woodsmoke FINISH Intensely rich, sweet and smoky 1 bt 70cl (opc) LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX Offered Duty Paid Standard price shipping is available for deliveries within the United Kingdom (excluding Ireland and Scotland). Prices are quoted per case of wine or spirits; please note that a single bottle of wine or spirit will be considered as a full case. Deliveries will be charged as follows: - to an address in London: £35 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover; - to a UK address outside of London (excluding Ireland and Scotland): £45 for the first 10 cases, plus £10 for any additional case, plus VAT and Sotheby’s Transit Care cover. Price on application quotes are available for all other UK addresses. Pricing for international shipping available from Sotheby's Wine and Spirits Department on request, please contact: maxime.sandersthieffry@sothebys.com. Sotheby’s cannot arrange or take responsibility for shipments to non-UK buyers, but will be pleased to introduce them to a forwarding agent. Where it is necessary to have a licence to import wines or spirits, procural of the licence shall be the sole responsibility of the buyer. Buyers from outside the UK should note that local sales taxes or use tax may become payable upon import of items following purchase. Buyers should obtain their own advice in this regards. Any duties and taxes payable on import to the country of destination are not included. The cost of any such permit or license required for export or import of the purchased lot is not included. UK purchasers wishing to export directly out of the UK will have to pay VAT on the Buyer’s Premium irrespective of the destination. If you are shipping to another EU member state, 20% VAT has been added to the Buyer’s Premium. Those amounts of VAT may be refunded provided Sotheby’s receive the appropriate export documents within 3 months of the sale.

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The Macallan | The Reach 81 Years Old: The World’s Oldest Whisky

The Macallan The Reach 81 Years Old 41.6 abv 1940

The Macallan The Reach 81 Years Old 41.6 abv 1940 ﻿A one-of-a-kind special edition of The Macallan The Reach 81 Years Old, the oldest whisky in the world. Distilled in 1940 and crafted from a single, sherry seasoned oak cask, this exclusive bottle of The Macallan The Reach is encased in a display cabinet lined in red leather, rather than the traditional cream leather which features on the original whisky release. Bottle number 3/288 of The Macallan The Reach is encased in a mouth-blown decanter and cradled on a bronze sculpture of three hands. The cabinet is crafted using wood from a fallen elm tree which is thought to have been on The Macallan Estate in 1940, the year the spirit was distilled. Alongside the bottle, the winning bidder will also have a bespoke small bronze sculpture created for them, and enjoy an exceptional distillery experience at The Macallan Estate, including a tasting of this extraordinarily rare 81 year old whisky. The Proceeds generated from this sale will go toward The Macallan Artisan Apprenticeship Fund, awarded to artisan peers to support and perpetuate key generational skills and crafts. 1 bt 70cl (opc) LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX Offered Duty Paid With VAT On the Hammer Price Please note the purchase price does not include applicable shipping, taxes or import charges which may be charged in addition to the purchase price. Standard price shipping is available for deliveries to mainland England. Deliveries will be charged at £11.50 + VAT per case, subject to a minimum delivery charge of £34.50 + VAT. Price on application quotes are available for all other UK addresses. Pricing for international shipping available from Sotheby's Spirits Department on request, please contact: Maxime.Thieffry@sothebys.com. Sotheby’s cannot arrange or take responsibility for shipments to non-UK buyers, but will be pleased to introduce them to a forwarding agent. Where it is necessary to have a licence to import wines or spirits, procural of the licence shall be the sole responsibility of the buyer. Buyers from outside the UK should note that local sales taxes or use tax may become payable upon import of items following purchase. Buyers should obtain their own advice in this regards. Any duties and taxes payable on import to the country of destination are not included. The cost of any such permit or license required for export or import of the purchased lot is not included. UK purchasers wishing to export directly out of the UK will have to pay VAT on the Buyer’s Premium irrespective of the destination. If you are shipping to another EU member state, 20% VAT has been added to the Buyer’s Premium. Those amounts of VAT may be refunded provided Sotheby’s receive the appropriate export documents within 3 months of the sale.

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