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Scotch Single Malt Whisky - Macallan

For centuries, farmers in the area of Easter Elchies House have been distilling whisky in the winter from barley they have grown on their own land. At the nearby ford across the river Spey, cattlemen ('drovers') taking their cattle to the markets in the south would stop to rest and take refreshment before crossing the river.

Their refreshment would have included whisky distilled on the local farms.

After 1814, travellers would have crossed the river Spey via the famous bridge, designed by the great Thomas Telford, downstream from The Macallan.

The common thread running through the history of The Macallan is the obsession with quality, which was established from the start by the founder of the distillery, Alexander Reid. In 1824, Reid, a local farmer, acquired a licence to distil whisky legally at Easter Elchies and The Macallan was born.

Throughout the nineteenth century, the owners of The Macallan were all local people, with a deep attachment to the countryside, to the produce of these lands and to the people living there. Almost 70 years after the distillery was first established, The Macallan was bought by Roderick Kemp. In the years following 1892, he set about establishing the Macallan's reputation for outstanding quality across a wider market. As a result, throughout the first half of the twentieth century, The Macallan witnessed increasing sales and a major expansion of the distillery took place between 1951 and 1963.

In 1999, The Edrington Group, which for many years had close ties with The Macallan, buys a majority shareholding.

The new millennium has witnessed great success for The Macallan. In 2002, The Macallan Fine & Rare collection was launched, winning accolades and praise from experts and connoisseurs alike. In 2004, The Macallan received its sixth Queen's Award for Enterprise and launched The Macallan Fine Oak to worldwide critical acclaim. In 2005, a single bottle of The Macallan Fine & Rare 1926 achieved the world record price of £36,000 at auction. In 2006, The Macallan has launched a 'Mastery of Spirit & Crystal' with The Macallan 50 Years Old in Lalique and completed the final stage of Easter Elchies House refurbishment with on-site accommodation.

Macallan 10 Year Old Fine Oak
Bin No		Region	Speyside	Size	70cl
ABV	40%	Bottled by	Distiller	Price	£27.95
The Macallan Fine Oak is triple cask matured in a unique, complex combination of exceptional oak casks; 1. European oak casks seasoned with sherry impart a rich character with hints of dried fruits, spice and chocolate orange. 2. American oak casks seasoned with sherry deliver delicate hints of citrus lemon, coconut and toffee sweetness. 3. American oak casks seasoned with bourbon deliver floral aromas and sweet notes of vanilla and fresh fruits. This triple cask combination delivers an extraordinarily smooth, delicate yet complex Single Malt matured at The Macallan distillery for a minimum of 10 years. Colour: pale Straw. Nose: complex, with a hint of fruit and heather honey. Palate: soft and malty, balanced with oak and fruit. Finish: lingering, with hints of oak and fruit.

Macallan 10 Year Old Sherry Oak
Bin No		Region	Speyside	Size	70cl
ABV	40%	Bottled by	Distiller	Price	£27.95
The Macallan Sherry Oak is exclusively matured in selected Sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. This satisfyingly complex Single Malt, matured at The Macallan distillery for a minimum of 10 years is characterised by its rich colour, aroma and flavour with hints of dried fruits, spice and chocolate orange. Colour: pale gold. Nose: a hint of sweet toffee balanced with dried fruits and sherry. Palate: smooth, with dried fruits, sherry sweetness and wood smoke. Finish: dried fruits, with sweet toffee and a hint of wood spice.

Old Malt Cask 13 Year Old Macallan
Bin No	DOUL/132	Region	Speyside	Size	70cl
ABV	50%	Bottled by	Douglas Laing	Price	£57.50
Nose: fresh and floral notes, alongside toasted oats. Taste: rich, fruity and spicy with mashy tones. Finish: full, fragrant and floral.