70 cl
The Macallan Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old 2000
Vendor code : 589
The inaugural vintage of the Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt was distilled in 1957 and released in 1983. The final vintage with a year statement was distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2000. From 2000 to 2004, releases no longer featured a distillation year on their labels, marking the conclusion of vintage-specific bottlings in this series.
Country
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
Distillery
Macallan
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Age
25
Fortress
43,0%
First released in 1983, The Macallan 25 Year Old has become a cornerstone for collectors. Its deep amber color hints at the luxurious experience within. The aroma presents a complex bouquet of dried fruits, rich sherry, and dark chocolate, intertwined with notes of warm spices, vanilla, and a subtle hint of oak. The flavor is smooth and balanced, revealing layers of dried figs, sultanas, sweet toffee, and rich spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These sherry notes are complemented by delicate accents of oak and orange zest, giving the whisky a unique depth of flavor. The finish is long, warming, and complex, with hints of sherry-soaked fruit, sweet spices, and a final note of oak, reflective of its 25 years of ageing. The Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt is more than just a whisky; it is a celebration of time, craftsmanship, and tradition. Released in the early 2000s, it remains one of the most sought-after releases among collectors and connoisseurs, further solidifying Macallan's legendary reputation for producing some of the finest single malts in the world.
The Macallan is one of Scotland's most renowned distilleries, producing some of the world’s best-selling single malt whiskies. Located on the banks of the River Spey in the heart of Speyside, the distillery is based on the 158-hectare Easter Elchies estate, with 37 hectares of barley fields used in whisky production. In June 2018, Macallan opened a state-of-the-art distillery and visitor center on the estate. The ultra-modern facility is set into the hillside and features an eye-catching, undulating wooden roof covered in grass. It houses 12 wash stills and 24 spirit stills, increasing production capacity by a third. Previously, the distillery operated 14 stills, reputed to be the smallest in Speyside, each holding 3,900 liters. These iconic stills were even featured on the back of a Scottish banknote. Macallan's signature style is traditionally rich and fruity, famously described by the late whisky writer Michael Jackson as "Christmas cake in a glass." This profile was achieved by exclusively maturing the whisky in Sherry casks. Since 2004, however, Bourbon casks have also been introduced. The Macallan offers a diverse range of whiskies across four main series. The Sherry Oak collection includes four expressions, aged from 12 to 30 years, while the "Fine Oak" series, primarily matured in Bourbon casks, consists of eight expressions ranging from 10 to 30 years old, offering a lighter style than traditional Macallan whiskies. Macallan is also known for its premium collections, some of which rank among the most expensive whiskies ever sold. Notably, a 1926 Macallan sold for $54,000 at auction in 2007, while a 64-year-old edition in a one-of-a-kind Lalique decanter fetched $460,000 in 2010. The record for the most expensive whisky ever sold was set in 2014 when a Macallan M decanter sold for $628,000 at a Hong Kong auction. The distillery is owned by the Edrington Group, which also owns Highland Park single malt and the Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark blends.
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