An 81-year-old whisky that survived the Second World War is to be released by The Macallan.
The Reach was originally laid to rest in 1940 before The Macallan was compelled to close its doors for the first time in history during World War 2.
At 81 Years Old, The Reach is the oldest whisky ever released by The Macallan, crafted from a single, sherry seasoned oak cask.
The dark whisky is encased in a decanter created by sculptor Saskia Robinson from mouth-blown, hot glass, cradled on a bronze sculpture of three hands.
The whisky pays tribute to those who strived amid great adversity to resume distilling The Macallan’s spirit, as well as the craftspeople today who continue to uphold the brand’s values.
Each hand represents characters in The Macallan’s history and their unique story.
One commemorates the Distillery workers of 1940 who crafted the spirit into existence, in challenging times, over eight decades ago.
Another is the hand of one-time chairman, Allan Shiach, whose grandfather headed the company when the spirit was first consigned to its cask.
The third is that of today’s master whisky maker, Kirsteen Campbell, who carefully selected the 1940 cask used to create The Reach, deciding that now was the time to share this precious whisky with the world.
Campbell said: “It is an honour to introduce The Reach. Created during a turbulent time in the world, this extraordinary expression showcases The Macallan’s history, ingenuity and unmistakable strength of character.
“The creation of many hands, The Reach has been a truly collaborative effort. It’s also a tribute to the people who made this precious whisky, and their enduring spirit which never wavered.
“Its deep auburn hue is the first hint of this remarkable whisky’s astonishing depth. Offering notes of dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon and aromatic peat, leading on to treacle toffee, crystalised ginger and charred pineapple, before giving way to an intensely rich, sweet and smoky finish.”
Highly limited to only 288 decanters worldwide, The Reach will be on display at The Macallan Estate Boutique from February 9 2022 and later in The Macallan domestic and travel retail Boutiques.
It will be on sale for £92,000.
For further information visit www.themacallan.com
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