The Macallan Carta Nautica, Distilled in 1987
A rare bottling inspired by Atlantic journeys spanning over two centuries.
This 38 Years Old single malt whisky began its maturation in the finest oak casks seasoned with sherry wine from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, before being transferred into casks that once held bourbon from America to continue its maturation.
Careful hands, thoughtful hearts, nothing rushed, nothing wasted.
Distilled in 1987 and bottled in 2026, this exclusive single malt has reached the age of 38 Years Old with poise and equanimity, after years of maturation at The Macallan Estate. However, the early life of the whisky was marked by a coming together of oak staves and casks from widely separated sources that would come to define its character.
A purposeful journey, this single malt was created using oak casks seasoned with sherry wine from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, before being transferred to casks that previously held bourbon from America to be further matured.
The combined influence from the two different cask types has worked with carefully planned charm, creating an anomalous bottling by The Macallan.
Tasting Notes
Colour
An Exceptional Whisky of the World
Of entirely natural colour, the ABV stands at 45.2%. As the whisky is savoured, the senses are steered towards the spirit's provenance, then directed to other, distant places. A touch of rose and caramelised peach on the nose draws attention to more temperate lands. Antique oak on the palate is the legacy of both sherry casks from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, and American bourbon seasoning - the outcome of carefully calibrated movement between shores.
This is further evidenced by a hint of nectarine, a twist of charred pineapple and a touch of leather. Wood spice and sultanas in the finish reveal an exceptional whisky of the world.
Respectful of the oceans to which it owes its existence, after decades of patient care and the meticulous calibration that informed its selection, The Macallan Carta Nautica 1987 is now at the crest of its own wave thanks to the wood that shaped it.
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