The World’s Most Valuable Whisky + The Epicurean’s Atlas
The World’s Most Valuable Whisky + The Epicurean’s Atlas
From the Legendary Cellar of Pierre Chen
Auction Closed
November 18, 03:55 PM GMT
Estimate
55,000 - 80,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
The Macallan Tales of The Macallan Volume I 71 Year Old 44.6 abv 1950
Distilled in 1950, bottled in 2021, decanter #240 of 350, lalique crystal decanter, in original 800 page almanac and outer cover including crystal stopper, within original transit case and yellow cardboard shipping case
Official Tasting Notes:
COLOUR
Golden Aiguillette
NOSE
Grapefruit zest, antique oak, vanilla, melon, wood smoke, nutmeg, ripe plum and almond
PALATE
Peach and apple, wood spice with ginger and hints of clove, sweet wood smoke and Yuzu
FINISH
A medium finish with citrus and sweet oak
1 bt 70cl (opc)
LYING IN OCTAVIAN, CORSHAM Offered In Bond Available Duty Paid
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