A “forgotten” barrel of whiskey distilled by The Macallan in 1988 sold for $1.3 million. It is the most expensive whiskey cask sold at auction.
The single malt Scotch whiskey cask was auctioned online through Whiskey Hammer and purchased last 24 April by an anonymous US buyer for £ 915,500. .
In May of 1988, the barrel was sold for what would currently be £5,000 (just over $6, 275 from today). But the buyer, an expat in Scotland who traveled frequently, apparently forgot about the purchase, until Macallan reminded him decades later of his purchase.
The product remained since 1988 in a Macallan Distillery warehouse. For three decades, the whiskey has been maturing. “It’s a master class in sophistication,” says Whiskey Hammer.
The barrel was recalibrated on 000 March 2022. According to Whiskey Hammer, the barrel contains 374 liters with new strength 51, 5% ABV that would produce approximately 534 bottles of 700 milliliters of whiskey Macallan of 30 years old. The cost per bottle of whiskey would be $.
The Macallan 1988 is a golden amber whiskey that according to the auction house’s description has an aroma of chocolate brownie drizzled with salted caramel.
On the palate, the whiskey offers “waves of sweetness” that mix with mature oak. “Medium to full mouthfeel that is oily and slightly nutty. A long honeycomb finish, sweet orchard fruit as opposed to a dry oak influence,” notes Whiskey Hammer.
Why Aged Scotch Whiskey Is So Expensive
“Aged Scotch whiskey is expensive not because it is old, but because it is rare”, Insider publishes. Over time the amount of whiskey that was in the barrels is reduced. This is due to “Angel’s Share”, the natural evaporation of the liquid.
The flavor of aged whiskey is enhanced as the wood in the barrels tends to break down the harsher flavors of the alcohol, leaving a taste softer. “The longer the alcohol is in there, the smoother it gets,” notes Insider.
The Macallan is the most coveted Scotch whiskey brand. It is a single malt Scotch whiskey distillery in Craigellachie, Moray.
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Cosmopolitan, the cocktail of the stars
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