The Macallan
unveil The Anecdotes Of Ages Collection,
13 uniquely labelled bottles of the same
sherry rich 1967 vintage single malt.

The Macallan Anecdote Of Ages
Collection is the Macallan distillery's
latest collaboration with iconic pop
artist Sir Peter Blake. The collection
consists of 13 bottles, each containing
the same sherry rich 1967 vintage
Macallan single malt whisky which has
been selected by The Macallan Lead
Whisky Maker Sarah Burgess and each of
the 13 bottles are adorned with its own
original Sir Peter Blake collage art on
the label.
Each label of the 13 bottles of the
Anecdotes of Ages Collection details
unique stories relating to The
Macallan’s history, community, and the
beautiful natural landscape of The
Macallan Estate.
The 13 differently labelled bottles in
the Macallan Anecdote Of Ages Collection
are:
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages Down To Work
(Limited Edition)
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages Easter Elchies
Estate
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages The Old Farm
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages A License to Distil
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages The Macallan
Mausoleum
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages The Giant and the
Fish
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages Journey To Market
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages Cattle, Barley and
Potatoes
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages Family Life and
Work
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages Easter Elchies
House
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages River Spey
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages A New Era of
Advertising
- The Macallan
Anecdote Of Ages A New Distillery
Sarah Burgess, Lead Whisky Maker at The
Macallan, said: "This exceptional 1967
whisky was chosen for its classic yet
distinctively colourful character, which
is reminiscent of Sir Peter Blake’s work
of the same year. With notes of oak and
fig leading to a burst of hazelnut and
strawberry, this is a truly special
single malt that finishes with complex
flavours of chocolate and lightly spiced
peach. It is in many ways, its own work
of art."

Each of the 13 original bottles are
hand-blown with an oak stopper, and
feature a label signed by Sir Peter
Blake. Presented in a handcrafted
European oak case incorporating
thumbnail photography revealing Sir
Peter Blake’s inspirational journey with
The Macallan, the expressions are also
accompanied by a leather-bound book
showcasing all 13 label artworks and
corresponding stories, as well as a
certificate of authenticity.
12 of the 13 bottles will be will be
available to the public, the 13th
original bottle will be kept in The
Macallan archive, a limited edition
whisky featuring a duplicate label and
the same rare 1967 whisky, will be
released as The Anecdotes of Ages
Collection: Down to Work Limited
Edition. Only 322 bottles will be
available worldwide.
The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages
Collection: Down To Work will no doubt
be sought after worldwide by whisky
connoisseurs, collectors and art lovers
alike, but as you can imagine you will
need deep pockets to get hold of it with
a RRP of £50,000.
As part of The Macallan’s strong support
for the arts, one of the extremely
scarce 13 Anecdotes of Ages bottles is
being auctioned to raise funds to
benefit the Solomon R. Guggenheim
Museum. Support from The Macallan will
advance efforts underway at the
Guggenheim to increase free access and
develop engagement with a variety of
audiences, in alignment with the
museum’s diversity, equity, access, and
inclusion initiatives. The sale is being
conducted by Sotheby’s in March 2021.
Macallan whisky fans will also welcome
the release of a further special single
malt Scotch created to commemorate Sir
Peter Blake’s visit to The Macallan
Estate on the legendary River Spey.
The Macallan Sir Peter Blake
An Estate, A Community, And A Distillery
which is presented in a custom box
inspired by Sir Peter Blake’s art,
alongside a certificate outlining the
history and heritage on which the art
was based, and Sir Peter Blake’s artwork
printed on a scroll. This is available
via a ballot on the Macallan's website at
a slightly easier price on your pocket
of £1,200.
Even given the price tag on The Macallan
Anecdotes of Ages Collection I suspect
it may sell very
quickly so if you are interested in any
of the bottles you will soon find them
available from specialist online whisky
retailers such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop and
Master of Malt
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