Considered one of the most coveted bottles of Scotch whisky globally, the Macallan 1926 spent an impressive 60 years maturing in dark oak sherry casks before being bottled in 1986. Only 40 bottles were produced, and they were reportedly not available for general purchase, with some reserved for The Macallan's top clients.
Sotheby's, known for its prestigious auctions, witnessed the Macallan 1926 exceeding expectations by selling for over double its estimated price. Jonny Fowle, the head of whisky at Sotheby's, had the rare opportunity to sample "a tiny drop" of this exceptional spirit and described it as exceptionally rich with notes of dried fruit, spice, and wood.
This particular bottle, designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami, is part of a limited collection of 12. The 40 Macallan 1926 bottles were labeled in various ways, with two having no labels, up to 14 adorned with the iconic Fine and Rare labels, and 12 receiving labels from renowned pop artist Sir Peter Blake.
Sotheby's reported that the Macallan 1926 has consistently achieved extraordinary results whenever it has appeared at auction. In 2019, a similar bottle sold for £1.5 million. Mr. Fowle, speaking before the recent auction, emphasized the Macallan 1926's iconic status, stating that it is the whisky every auctioneer dreams of selling and every collector aspires to own.
The intrigue surrounding these bottles extends to their diverse labels, adding to the mystique of this exceptional whisky. While one of the Macallan Adami 1926 bottles is said to have been destroyed in a 2011 earthquake in Japan, the current whereabouts of the remaining 11, including the one sold on Saturday,
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