The Macallan The Reach 81 Years Old 41.6% abv 1940

This is an exclusive, one-off special edition of  The Macallan The Reach 81 Years Old  – the oldest whiskey in the world. This exceptional bottle was distilled in 1940 and bottled from a single sherry-aged oak barrel. It is housed in a display case lined in luxurious red leather – instead of the traditional cream leather that the original whiskey comes with.
Each of   The Macallan The Reach ‘s  288 bottles   is housed in a hand-blown decanter and held by a bronze sculpture of three hands. The case is made from the wood of a fallen elm tree that was said to have stood on the Macallan Estate in 1940 – the year of distillation. Buy now

1 bt 70cl (opc)
Please see the extended catalog notes below for further details.

The Macallan The Reach, launching in February 2022, is an unrivaled single malt whiskey that reflects an extraordinary moment in time and embodies the brand’s enduring spirit. Made in a time of increasing deprivation, it was bottled in 1940 before The Macallan was forced to close its doors for the first time in its history.
The Reach’s survival in a turbulent time represents the passion and care required to nurture this unique and precious spirit and is a testament to The Macallan’s history, ingenuity and distinctive strength of character. Learn more

This The Macallan The Reach 81 Years Old is unique and consists exclusively of sherry oak barrels. The whiskey showcase reflects the common thread that has run through the brand since its founding almost 200 years ago. This is a new element that contrasts with the traditional cream leather in which the original whiskey was delivered.

Whiskey Maker’s Notes – The Macallan The Reach

• Color:  Deep reddish brown
• ABV:  41.6%
• Nose:  Dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon, aromatic peat, plums, leather, pink grapefruit, currant jelly and a rich resinous note.
• Palate:  Syrupy toffee, blackberry jam, licorice, crystallized ginger, nutmeg, charred pineapple, pecans, wood smoke.
• Finish:  Intense, rich, sweet and smoky.