🥃🥃 Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Resplendent red walnut with deep mahogany highlights.
Aroma:
An opulent nose of dark cherries, Medjool dates, raisins, polished oak, orange peel, warm toffee, antique leather, cinnamon, and subtle cocoa unfolds with remarkable elegance and intensity.
Palate:
Luxuriously rich, full-bodied, and beautifully layered:
Initial sweetness of vanilla and toffee
Baked apple, dark cherry, and dried dates develop across the palate
Nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and warming anise provide exceptional spice
Rich sherry-soaked oak delivers remarkable depth and structure
A velvety mouthfeel showcases the extraordinary influence of more than a quarter-century of maturation in a first-fill European oak sherry butt.
Finish:
Exceptionally long, luxurious, and evolving, with lingering notes of antique oak, dried fruits, warm baking spices, gentle sweetness, and refined sherry richness that fade gracefully, illustrating why The Macallan Fine & Rare Collection represents the pinnacle of collectible single malt Scotch whisky.
Description
The Macallan Fine & Rare 1997 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750mL) — A 26-Year-Old Single Cask Masterpiece from The Macallan's Legendary Fine & Rare Collection
Discover one of the world's most prestigious collectible single malts with The Macallan Fine & Rare 1997. Part of the iconic Fine & Rare Collection, this extraordinary whisky was distilled on January 20, 1997, matured for over 26 years, and bottled in 2023 from a single first-fill European oak sherry-seasoned butt (Cask No. 498). With an incredibly limited outturn of just 538 bottle equivalents, each release in the Fine & Rare Collection captures a unique moment in The Macallan's history while showcasing the remarkable influence of exceptional oak cask maturation.
Bottled at its natural 54.8% ABV (109.6 Proof) without compromise, this exceptionally rare Speyside single malt delivers remarkable depth and elegance. Rich layers of dark cherries, Medjool dates, vanilla, baked apples, antique oak, warming spices, and dried fruits unfold with extraordinary complexity. Presented in The Macallan's luxurious Fine & Rare packaging, the 1997 vintage stands among the most sought-after collectible Scotch whiskies for discerning enthusiasts and serious investors alike.
🥃 Product Details
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Producer: The Macallan
Collection: Fine & Rare
Vintage: 1997
Distilled: January 20, 1997
Bottled: 2023
Age: 26 Years
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Bottle Size: 750mL
Cask: First-Fill European Oak Sherry-Seasoned Butt
Cask Number: 498
Outturn: 538 Bottle Equivalents
ABV: 54.8% (109.6 Proof)
🍽️ How to Enjoy
Best reserved for extraordinary occasions:
- Sip neat to appreciate the full complexity of this single-cask masterpiece
- Add a few drops of spring water to reveal additional layers of dried fruit, spice, and oak
- Serve in a Glencairn or premium crystal whisky glass
- Pair with dark chocolate, aged Stilton, roasted walnuts, dried figs, or a fine cigar
- Ideal for collectors, milestone celebrations, and once-in-a-lifetime tasting experiences
⭐ Why You'll Love It
- Part of The Macallan's world-renowned Fine & Rare Collection
- Matured for more than 26 years in a single first-fill European oak sherry butt
- Bottled at natural cask strength without compromise
- Limited to only 538 bottle equivalents worldwide
- Exceptional sherry-cask character with remarkable balance and depth
- One of the most collectible modern releases from The Macallan
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