The Macallan 1926 Valerio Adami 60-Year-Old

A Legendary Macallan from 1926 — One of the World’s Rarest Collectible Whiskies

The Macallan 1926 Valerio Adami 60 Year Old is one of the most celebrated and sought-after bottles in the history of Scotch whisky. Distilled at The Macallan in 1926 and matured for six decades before being bottled in 1986, this extraordinary single malt represents the pinnacle of historic Macallan collecting.

The Macallan produced only 40 bottles of The Macallan 1926 from the legendary Cask 263. Among these, just 12 bottles received labels designed by renowned Italian artist Valerio Adami, making the Adami edition one of the most exclusive expressions from the original 1926 release.

The combination of exceptional age, extremely limited production, historic provenance, and artistic significance has made the Macallan 1926 Valerio Adami a true collector’s trophy.

A Historic 60-Year-Old Macallan

The whisky was distilled in 1926 and bottled in 1986, following 60 years of maturation in sherry casks. It is recognised as the oldest Macallan vintage produced at the time and has become one of the defining bottles of the luxury whisky collecting world.

The 1926 release was produced from a single cask, Cask 263, with only 40 bottles ultimately drawn from it. The extremely small production run is a major reason for the bottle’s extraordinary rarity today.

The Valerio Adami Label

The Macallan collaborated with artists to create distinctive labels for selected bottles from the 1926 release. Italian artist Valerio Adami was commissioned to design labels for 12 bottles, creating one of the most recognisable and collectible Macallan editions ever produced.

The Adami bottles are individually numbered, adding another layer of rarity and collectability. Christie’s records, for example, document an Adami bottle numbered 12/12.

The artistic presentation transformed the bottle from an exceptionally rare whisky into something that also occupies a place within the world of collectible art and design.

Why Is Macallan 1926 Valerio Adami So Rare?

Several factors contribute to the extraordinary rarity of this bottle:

• 1926 vintage
• 60 years old
• Distilled at The Macallan
• Matured for six decades
• Produced from Cask 263
• Only 40 bottles produced
• Only 12 bottles featuring the Valerio Adami label
• Individually numbered bottles
• Bottled in 1986
• Historic association with one of Macallan’s most important releases
• Highly documented auction provenance

Sotheby’s describes the Macallan 1926 as one of the most sought-after Scotch whiskies, with examples achieving exceptional auction prices.

A Landmark in Whisky Collecting

The Macallan 1926 has repeatedly achieved extraordinary results at major international auctions. In 2019, a Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare bottle sold at Sotheby’s for £1,452,000, setting a record at the time for any bottle of wine or spirit.

A Valerio Adami example has also achieved exceptional auction results, demonstrating the enormous interest surrounding this historic release.

In 2023, Sotheby’s offered a Macallan Valerio Adami 60 Year Old 1926, bottle #12 of 12, with an estimate of £750,000–£1,200,000.

These auction records demonstrate why the 1926 Valerio Adami is considered a landmark bottle among serious whisky collectors.

An Exceptional Collector’s Whisky

The Macallan 1926 Valerio Adami is not simply a bottle of old Scotch whisky. It represents a remarkable intersection of whisky history, craftsmanship, art and rarity.

For collectors of vintage Macallan, historic Scotch whisky and fine spirits, the 1926 Valerio Adami occupies an exceptional position. Its extremely limited production, 1926 vintage, and association with Valerio Adami make it one of the most desirable bottles ever released by The Macallan.

Macallan 1926 Valerio Adami — Product Details

Brand: The Macallan
Expression: Macallan 1926 Valerio Adami
Age: 60 Years Old
Vintage: 1926
Bottled: 1986
Cask: Cask 263
Production: 40 bottles from the original cask
Valerio Adami Edition: 12 bottles
Spirit: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Artist: Valerio Adami
Bottle Size: 75cl / 70cl depending on individual bottle
ABV: Verify against the specific bottle before publishing
Presentation: Original presentation varies according to individual bottle and provenance

Important: Bottle-specific details such as ABV, bottle number, fill level, condition, capsule, labels and presentation case should be confirmed against the exact bottle being offered by Whisky Infinite.

Buy Macallan 1926, Valerio Adami

The Macallan 1926 Valerio Adami 60 Year Old represents one of the ultimate acquisitions for collectors of rare and historic Scotch whisky.

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