Macallan
Cask #12/3

Macallan 25 Year Old 1997 Signatory Symington’s Choice

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Experience the pinnacle of Speyside luxury with this Macallan 25 Year Old 1997, selected for Signatory Symington’s Choice from a Single 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt (#12/3). Read more
Macallan 25 Year Old 1997 Signatory Symington’s Choice
Regular price £2,074.98 GBP
Regular price Sale price £2,074.98 GBP
£1,729.15 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Cask: #12/3
Cask Type: 1st fill Oloroso Sherry Butt
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Speyside
Vintage: 1997
Age: 25 Year Old
ABV: 54.80%
No. of bottles: 649

Tasting Notes

Nose: Enticing aromas of raisin, candied citrus, and toffee, elevated by subtle traces of chocolate-covered dates and polished mahogany Palate: A seamless fusion of dark fruit compote, molasses, and warm baking spice, enveloped in The Macallan’s signature silky texture and a mild hint of clove Finish: Long and satisfying, leaving lingering notes of sherry-soaked oak, gently spiced cocoa, and a whisper of sweet tobacco.
Experience the pinnacle of Speyside luxury with this Macallan 25 Year Old 1997, selected for Signatory Symington’s Choice from a Single 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt (#12/3). Bottled in July 2023 at 25 years of age, this exquisite single malt underscores The Macallan’s iconic marriage of rich fruit, spiced oak, and velvety mouthfeel. Limited to 649 individually numbered bottles, it stands as a testament to the distillery’s famed sherry heritage and Signatory Vintage’s exacting standards.

Why We Think You’ll Love It:

  • Showcases The Macallan’s renowned sherry cask mastery, nurtured over a quarter-century

  • Bottled from a single 1st fill Oloroso butt, ensuring an uncommonly rich and opulent flavor profile

  • Part of the Symington’s Choice lineup by Signatory Vintage, reflecting meticulous cask selection and limited availability

  • A 25-year age statement that delivers both depth and refinement, perfect for the discerning collector or connoisseur

Indulge in this rare Speyside gem—a bold, indulgent portrayal of Macallan’s sherry elegance, presented with the refined touch of Signatory Vintage for an unforgettable tasting experience.

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Macallan
The Macallan Distillery, founded by Alexander Reid in 1824 as Elchies Distillery near Easter Elchies House—a site dating back to 1700—is a prestigious Speyside malt whisky distillery. Re-commissioned in 2008, the distillery now operates with two still houses housing twenty-one copper stills. A new state-of-the-art facility is under construction, expanding capacity to thirty-one stills and solidifying Macallan’s position among the top whisky producers by volume. On-site maturation occurs in traditional dunnage warehouses and modern large warehouses on the estate. Renowned for its exquisite single malts, popular releases include the Macallan 18 Year Old and the Macallan 30 Year Old.
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