rarest reserve
macallan 1969 aged 52 years
macallan 1991 aged 33 years
The Rarest Reserve Collection by Duncan Taylor epitomises the saying 'great things come in small packages' and is an expression of Scotland's most extraordinary whiskies, expertly curated from Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky's most revered casks.
Limited to 100ml volume and bottled at cask strength, each edition of 500 are presented in the lustrous and seamless form of a gold bar; a unique design and volume appealling to a broader market for both collectors and connoisseurs.
A ROYAL APPROVAL
Whisky lovers who add The Macallan 1969, 52 Years
Old, Duncan Taylor Rarest Reserve to their collections will be in brilliant company.
On 3rd July 2024, King Charles III and Queen Camilla tasted this expression while celebrating the City of Edinburgh’s 900th anniversary in early July.
“That hits the spot,” remarked Camilla as she sipped the meticulously aged Speyside single malt.
According to Evan Robertson, Director of Duncan Taylor, the King was “over the moon” about the whisky.
A royal stamp of approval like no other.
Tasting notes:
nose
Prepare to be captivated by the sheer depth and complexity of this sherried Macallan whisky. Rich, dark chocolate envelops the senses, complemented by the tantalizing notes of
palate
As the liquid touches your tongue, you'll be met with a decadent explosion of toffee and demerara sugar. Caramel wafers dance across your palate, while the fruitiness is more subdued, evoking an
finish
Prepare to be enveloped in a rich and opulent experience that lingers long after the last sip. This unique expression has benefited from years of maturation in ex-sherry casks, resulting in a
nose
A fruit cocktail of pineapple, banana and tropical delights, complemented by the aromas of warm apple pastries, maple syrup and dark chocolate.
palate
Creamy toffee, punctuated by gentle spices and a wonderful collaboration of ripe fruit and spun sugar. It's as if you've been transported to an early morning at a French patisserie, with every sip coating your tongue in delectable, balanced perfection.
finish
Lingers with the decadence of a tiffin slices, full of milk and dark chocolate, raisins and biscuit. Elegant, rich, and long-lasting, this is a whisky that demands to be savoured, appreciated, and celebrated.
the distillery
macallan
The Macallan was one of the first distillers in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then, it has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies. The creation of The Macallan draws on the vital contributing influences of Spain, North America, and Scotland, along with their respective natural raw materials, combined with traditional methods and craftsmanship. This year marks the 200th anniversary of The Macallan, a milestone celebrated by Duncan Taylor with these two exceptional Rarest Reserve releases.
