{"product_id":"the-macallan-carta-nautica-1987-highland-single-malt-whisky-700ml","title":"The Macallan Carta Nautica 1987 Highland Single Malt Whisky (700mL)","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Macallan Carta Nautica 1987 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700mL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1987 Vintage | 38 Year Old Single Malt | 2026 Limited Edition | 90.4 Proof | Only 600 Bottles Worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Macallan Carta Nautica 1987 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinary expression of Scottish whisky craftsmanship, representing nearly four decades of patient maturation and The Macallan's legendary dedication to exceptional oak casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilled in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1987 and bottled in 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this prestigious 38-year-old single malt is the flagship expression of The Macallan's Carta Nautica Collection, celebrating the historic transatlantic journeys that shaped the distillery's whisky-making heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning its maturation in carefully selected sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, the whisky was subsequently transferred into casks that previously held American bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive maturation journey creates an exceptional balance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreamy vanilla, caramelized peach, delicate rose petals, antique oak, tropical pineapple, and refined wood spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90.4 proof (45.2% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with entirely natural color, this remarkable expression is limited to just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e600 bottles worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Macallan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carta Nautica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distilled in 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Macallan Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottling Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 38 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial Maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sherry-Seasoned Oak Casks from Jerez, Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Ex-Bourbon Casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 700mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited to 600 Bottles Worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Luxury Collector's Presentation Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Macallan Carta Nautica Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by more than two centuries of transatlantic exploration, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarta Nautica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates the remarkable journey of oak from North America to Spain and ultimately Scotland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection takes its name from the Spanish term for a nautical chart, reflecting the maritime routes that helped shape The Macallan's distinctive approach to oak maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach expression explores the relationship between sherry-seasoned oak and American ex-bourbon casks, creating a unique interpretation of the distillery's celebrated single malt character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1987 vintage represents the collection's most mature inaugural expression, showcasing the remarkable elegance and complexity that can develop through 38 years of aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes the 1987 Release Exceptional?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Macallan Carta Nautica 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its unconventional maturation sequence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying exclusively on traditional sherry-seasoned oak maturation, this whisky began its journey in sherry-seasoned casks before continuing its development in American ex-bourbon barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis carefully managed approach introduces vibrant tropical fruit and creamy vanilla alongside the deep antique oak character expected from an exceptionally mature Macallan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a beautifully balanced single malt that combines the richness of long-aged Scotch whisky with delicate floral notes, bright citrus, and sophisticated wood spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith only 600 bottles produced, this release is a distinguished addition to the world's most exclusive Scotch whisky collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare 2026 Macallan Carta Nautica release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilled in 1987 and aged 38 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to only 600 bottles worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrestigious Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive sherry-seasoned oak maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional maturation in American ex-bourbon 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