The Enduring Legacy of The Reach

The Reach is unique, representing an extraordinary moment in time in our history. This dark and burnished single malt is the oldest whisky ever released from The Macallan. It brings together spirit, glass, bronze and wood in a union that is a testament to skilled artistry and dedicated craftsmanship. 

With a history embracing many people across the decades, The Reach exemplifies an enduring legacy. Its very existence is an expression of the care and commitment to uncompromised excellence that has been a part of The Macallan since 1824. It also pays tribute to the distillery workers of 1940 who laid this spirit to rest in challenging times, over eight decades ago. 

Each hand, crafted by sculptor Saskia Robinson, has a specific importance, and the gentle indents of their fingers are beautifully captured in the sculpture’s surface.

The Craftspeople

One represents the distillery workers who in 1940 played a part in crafting the precious 81 years old spirit. The workers displayed great strength of character through a challenging time in history. 

The workforce was depleted as some employees had departed to support the war effort. Although making whisky became ever more difficult as fuel and barley supplies dwindled, their dedication remained absolute. Only the best was acceptable. Only the very best spirit was laid to rest, including that of this single cask. 

This release reaches back not just to 1940, but also to the tradition and continuity of The Macallan since our origin in 1824. The original cask, together with the talents and creativity of all the craftspeople involved and the workers who first distilled the whisky, have been brought together in an exceptional union of collaboration and dedication.

The Reach represents a collective endeavour, realised in beautiful form, a symbol of an enduring spirit that will resonate for centuries to come.

Photography by Nadav Kandar