The Macallan Red Collection 73 Years Old
The Macallan 73 Years Old is the latest addition to The Red Collection, a testament to the incomparable craftsmanship, knowledge and skills nurtured by The Macallan’s Master Whisky Makers, past and present.
An expression of our enduring desire to go beyond the ordinary. This exceptional single malt exemplifies our unrivalled commitment to mastery of wood and spirit, with notes of antique oak, dates and subtle spice.
73 Years in the making
The Macallan Red Collection is an exquisite range of eight remarkable and rare single malt whiskies, shaped by the actions of our founder Alexander Reid and key characters in The Macallan’s history.
The Red Collection has been created from some of the world’s oldest and rarest casks which are the pinnacle of our portfolio. The distinctive red colour is inspired by the significance of red throughout our history, such as The Macallan's ‘Choice Old’ range, our much-loved older expression released over a century ago in 1903.
This expression embodies our unwavering commitment to uncompromised excellence, and our deep respect for time, tradition and craftsmanship.
FROM PAST TO PRESENT
To celebrate the launch of The Macallan 73 Years Old, a new animated film and series of illustrations have been created in collaboration with renowned Spanish painter and artist, Javi Aznarez.
Javi Aznarez depicts the timeless craftsmanship, knowledge, and skills passed down through generations of The Macallan’s Whisky Makers. From Alexander Reid's first distillation in his Curiously Small Stills over two centuries ago to our present Whisky Mastery Team, we continue to honour our foundational production principles.
Incomparable craftsmanship
Our Whisky Makers are custodians of The Macallan’s legacy, carefully overseeing the maturation of whisky distilled by their predecessors to craft The Macallan’s whisky of today.
Distilled decades ago, each expression in this Collection has been matured in sherry seasoned oak casks under the watchful eye of several generations of Whisky Makers. The Macallan 73 Years Old is a pinnacle of The Macallan’s Whisky Maker’s art.
The Experience
Colour
The Whisky
This single malt exemplifies the unrivalled commitment to the mastery of wood and spirit for which The Macallan has been known since it was established 1824. Javi Aznarez brings the flavour notes of this expression to life through a short, illustrated animation.
The nose is effervescent and incredibly intricate with a medley of antique oak, apricot jam, fine liquorice and treacle tart. Soft baked apple, nutmeg and tropical notes add to the complexity.
On the palate it is initially sweet and mouthcoating, with dates, sweet woodsmoke, bittersweet treacle toffee and a hint of aromatic leafiness. There's a fruitiness and salinity reminiscent of a fine Palo Cortado. Soft tannins, subtle spice, treacle and a continued minerality that elongates the finish.
THE RED COLLECTION COASTERS
Complementing The Macallan Red Collection, the coasters provide the perfect finishing touch to any home bar.
Red Collection