Anecdotes of Ages Collection
Down to Work Limited Edition
Down to Work depicts a story of the era marking our commitment to sherry seasoned oak casks, a dedication that lasts through to today.
A Never Before Told Story...
Created as a limited edition whisky, this particular label artwork was selected because it tells a very important story that reflects a milestone in the history of The Macallan: a time when the decision was made to continue using sherry seasoned oak casks in the face of pressure to compromise. This dedication shapes The Macallan to this day.
The original labelled bottle portraying this special story has been laid in The Macallan Archives, and digital replicas of this label are available as a limited edition. Containing the same rich 1967 spirit, there are only 322 bottles in the same European oak box, accompanied by a green leather book sharing 13 label artworks from Anecdotes of Ages Collection.

The Story behind the Label
On this label Sir Peter Blake chronicles that time, championing workers who devoted their – in many cases – lifelong efforts to whisky making. The Distillery served as the heart of both their working lives and also as a social and family hub. The earlier support for war widows and hardworking Land Girls was an extension of this social philanthropy.







This is a resonantly special spirit. Mary McCartney’s photograph places the bottle displaying Sir Peter’s label art in a setting that reminds us of the everyday work and persistent dedication that goes into creating our single malts, and the important characters who laid the groundwork for this special 1967 whisky.

The Experience
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Colour
Caramelised peach
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Nose
Classic antique oak, dried fruit and fig combined with hints of pineapple and mango layered with a decadent chocolate strawberry note
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Palate
Warm chocolate with light nutmeg and ginger, oak spices and sweet oak opening into pineapple and coconut with an unexpected strawberry and hazelnut burst
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Finish
Complex with a medium to long finish of chocolate, sweet oak and lightly spiced peach
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ABV
46.7%




