Macallan The Reach 81-Year-Old

Macallan The Reach 81-Year-Old. This stunning 81-year-old whisky was distilled in 1940 and drawn from a single sherry-seasoned oak cask and is the oldest expression released by The Macallan to date.

The Reach was started in a bygone era and was born at a turbulent time for Scotch whisky and the world. The result is a homage to The Macallan’s history and the many hands that made the distillery’s whisky over the past eight decades.

Three bronze hands hold the mouth-blown decanter and represent master whisky-maker, Kirsteen Campbell, former Macallan chairman Allan Shiach, and, perhaps most importantly, the distillery workers of 1940. The bronze plinth and decanter are housed in a bespoke cabinet made from a fallen elm tree that was planted in 1940 on The Macallan Estate.

This single malt is austere and complex, with a well-incorporated and subtle smokiness from the peat invariably used during this period. It is a deep auburn and presents dark chocolate, leather, and caramelized plum alongside treacle and ginger on the palate with a rich resinous finish. A true one-of-a-kind.

“Experience unparalleled luxury and sophistication with Macallan 81 Year Old, a true masterpiece in the world of single malt Scotch whisky. Crafted over eight decades, this exceptionally rare expression showcases Macallan’s dedication to perfection. Delight your senses with its rich and complex flavors, marked by the influence of sherry-seasoned oak casks. Discover the epitome of whisky aging, where time and expertise have converged to create a timeless indulgence. Explore the legend of Macallan 81-Year Old and elevate your whisky collection to new heights. Learn more about its history, tasting notes, and availability today.”

Scotch single malt whisky label The Macallan, already known for very high-end bottlings, has gone one step further with the release of The Reach, an 81-year-old distilled during the Second World War.

The Macallan The Reach, according to those behind it, is an 81-year-old Scotch single malt whisky that’s the oldest of its type ever released by this distillery. Aged its entire time in a single, sherry-seasoned cask after having been distilled in 1940, it was bottled recently at 41.6% proof.

The Macallan Reach Tasting Notes*

Color: Deep auburn

ABV: 41.6%

Nose: Dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon, aromatic peat, plums, leather, pink grapefruit, redcurrant jelly, and a rich resinous note.

Palate: Treacle toffee, bramble jam, licorice, crystallized ginger, nutmeg, charred pineapple, pecans, woodsmoke.

Finish: Intensely rich, sweet and smoky.