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The Macallan Lalique-55 year old
Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd.
Decanter 412 of 420. In presentation case accompanied by crystal stopper. Copper collar with damages - soldering of fastening bolt snapped resulting in loose, but present, collar (see additional images). Engraved labelling. Filled to 700ml. Single malt, 40.1% volume
1 crystal decanter

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The second Macallan in a Lalique decanter, celebrating The Macallan's Natural colour.

Tasting Profile:
Colour: Dark rosewood
Nose: Rich, polished oak with exotic, sweet dried fruits, citrus and a hint of peat smoke.
Palate: Spicy with sun dried raisins and orange zest.
Finish: Wonderfully soft, smooth and spicy with lingering touches of citrus and peat smoke.

The six pillars are the foundation stones for the character and excellence of The Macallan

The Spiritual Home, the distillery is watched over by Easter Elchies House, the first of the six pillars
Within the distillery the then Curiously Small Copper Stills help to concentrate the flavour of the new make spirit
The Macallan takes one of the Finest Cuts of any Scottish Distillery, the best of the best
It is an unfaltering obsession with Exceptional Oak Casks which delivers the wonderful diversity evident throughout The Macallan range. Each cask affects the 'new make' spirit in slightly different ways to create variations in colour, aroma and flavour
Significantly The Macallan insists on Natural Colour
It is the interaction of spirit and wood alone which delivers the Peerless Spirit

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