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24th August 2021 |
Tales of The
Macallan Volume I, a rare 1950 single
malt whisky, is the first edition in a
new series of single malt whiskies which
tells the story of The Macallan pioneers
and their whisky-making legacy.
 Tales of The Macallan Volume I is the
first limited edition whisky in a new
series of single malts which tells the
story of The Macallan pioneers and their
whisky-making legacy.
Tales of The Macallan Volume I, The
Laird of Easter Elchies (1659 - 1715),
is an homage to Captain John Grant, who
in 1700 realised the potential of Easter
Elchies Estate, the site of The Macallan
whisky distillery since 1824. He set new
standards of excellence, and his story
reflects The Macallan’s heritage,
craftsmanship and pursuit of
uncompromised excellence for nearly 200
years.
Born in 1659 in a remote location on the
banks of the River Spey, John Grant had
a military career in his youth, became a
captain and fought in the war. The
Grants had owned the land since 1543,
but it was on John’s return from war,
that he transformed the wild landscape
he had inherited into the ‘garden of
Elchies’, the birthplace of The
Macallan. A natural farmer, John worked
the land to create the perfect
conditions for growing barley and his
labours helped to sustain a small
farming community that would one day use
its crops to distil whisky. In 1700, he
extended and refurbished Easter Elchies
House which is now The Macallan’s
Spiritual Home.
Tales of The Macallan Volume I is
crafted by Lead Whisky Maker, Sarah
Burgess, to honour John Grant’s legacy.
Distilled in 1950 and bottled at 44.6%
ABV in 2021
which The Macallan described as a
distinctive and rare expression with
exceptional flavour and character.
Sarah Burgess, Lead Whisky Maker for The
Macallan, said: "Tales of The Macallan
tells of remarkable individuals and an
exceptional spirit. Each of these people
left their mark on The Macallan with
their unique contribution and legacy
alive in our brand’s DNA and in every
drop of our whisky to this day.
"Tales of The Macallan Volume I is a
tribute to Captain John Grant, who paved
the way for The Macallan and brought the
influence of nature and community
spirit. As custodians of the Estate, we
are continuously inspired by our
environment, upholding our
responsibility to nurture and protect
the wonderful natural habitat that is
home to our distillery.
"Just like The Macallan Estate and
Easter Elchies House, this precious
whisky echoes of a very old tale. Wood
spices, sweet wood smoke and antique oak
are omnipresent and make a perfect
liaison with the delicate symphony of
ripe fruits and spices."
Presented in a handcrafted Lalique
crystal decanter, this single malt is
concealed within an extraordinary
almanac book. A work of art, each
chapter tells the story of John Grant
and features illustrations by Andrew
Davidson. United by a dedication to
craftsmanship and creativity, The
Macallan collaborated with the
illustrator, renowned for his
traditional print techniques using wood
engravings, to create a collection of
hand-crafted illustrations depicting
Captain John Grant’s story.
The Macallan also combined the skills of
master craftsmen in crystal, leather and
paper to create the unique packaging.
Long-standing partner Lalique fashioned
the flawless crystal decanter etched
with one of Davidson’s illustrations.
Attracted by a shared sense of heritage,
craftsmanship and creativity, Lalique
and The Macallan first came together in
2005 and since then have collaborated on
a range of exquisite decanters and
products. Tales of The Macallan marks
the next chapter in this long-standing
partnership and is a testament to the
two houses’ shared quest for excellence.
Traditional London-based bookbinders,
Shepherds, Sangorski & Sutcliffe and
Zaehnsdorf, created the unique book,
hand-crafted using luxurious leather and
24ct gold leaf, to conceal the decanter
within its pages, and artisan printer,
Imprimerie du Marais in Paris, expertly
printed each individual page.
An animation featuring some of
Davidson’s illustrations and set to an
original piece of music composed by
Nicola Benedetti has been created to
bring to life the story of John Grant.
A limited release of 350 decanters
worldwide, as you can imagine for a
Macallan single malt whisky distilled in
1950 and bottled in 2021 you will need
deep pockets if you want to taste it,
Tales of The Macallan Volume I has an RRSP of $80,000 / £60,000 / €65,000 and
will be available from specialist online
whisky retailers such as
The Whisky Exchange and
Master of Malt
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Tales of The Macallan Volume I 1950
- 2021 Review
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose:
Grapefruit zest, antique oak, vanilla,
melon, wood smoke, nutmeg, ripe plum and
almond.
Taste:
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.
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