Lot 1
(B) THE INTREPID: THE MACALLAN 1989 32 YEAR OLD ◆
2021 GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDER OF THE LARGEST BOTTLE OF WHISKY
£1,105,000
THE INTREPID World Record Whisky
Auction: 25 May 2022 from 13:00 BST
Description
bottled on 9th September 2021, vatted from Hogsheads #6986 and #6992, bottle number 1 of 1, 311 litres/ 43%; together with THE ORIGINAL BOTTLE, 180cm high; THE ORIGINAL CORK CLOSURE; a BESPOKE PLINTH BASE; THE ORIGINAL MACALLAN HOGSHEAD CASKS, cask numbers #6986 and #6992, stencilled 1989
Provenance
Provenance:
Distilled 3rd May 1989
Filled into American oak hogsheads #6986 and #6992
Lain undisturbed at The Macallan Distillery for thirty-two years
Vatted together September 2021 by Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky, Huntly, to produce The Intrepid Collection
The Intrepid is granted Guinness World Record status as 'The World's Largest Bottle of Whisky' on 9th September 2021
Footnote
Note:
Please note all items in this lot are retained in bond at Duncan Taylor & Co., Huntly. Please see Buyer's Guide at head of catalogue for important information about lots in bond, their release and storage.
For security and ease of transport to the new owner, the whisky is now contained within 178 x 1.75 Litre sealed glass bottles.
Tasting Notes:
Provided by Charles MacLean MBE, Master of the Quaich
Appearance : Pale gold with khaki lights. A vatting of two refill American oak hogsheads to create the world’s largest bottle of whisky.
Aroma : A very mild and gentle nose. Gradually opens to present scents led by baked apple (and baked apple skin), supported by pear in syrup and a suggestion of flaked almond, on a base note of short-crust pastry. All subtle and understated. A drop of water introduces a trace of vanilla fudge and a whisper of dry sherry.
Taste : A smooth texture, and a sweet overall taste with some white pepper in the lengthy, warming finish and a suggestion of French apple tart in the aftertaste. Lightly mouth drying at reduced strength, and more spicy.
Comment : An elegant whisky, with subtle complexity. Its pale hue implies second or third fill casks, which has prevented the flavour being dominated by wood extractives. Intriguing and easy to enjoy straight – with (many!) friends – on any occasion.
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