The Macallan’s Latest Masterpiece: A 77-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky

The Macallan, a renowned Scotch distillery, has unveiled its latest addition to the Red Collection: a 77-year-old single malt whisky priced at a staggering $87,000. This ultra-aged release is a testament to the brand’s commitment to crafting exceptional, rare, and collectible whiskies.

The Red Collection, launched in 2020, is a series of whiskies inspired by the color red and its significance in the brand’s history. The latest release boasts tasting notes reminiscent of dried fruit and cherry bakewell, as well as red print on labels and red ribbons used to denote old whisky.

The Macallan Red Collection

This 77-year-old single malt was distilled in 1945 and bottled at 43.3 percent ABV, making it one of the oldest and rarest releases in the Red Collection. To commemorate this launch, Spanish artist Javi Aznarez created an animated film and illustrations showcasing the transition of the Red Collection from the past to the present.

“The Macallan 77 Years Old is an incredible new high-aged guest expression for The Red Collection, which has been crafted from some of the world’s oldest and rarest casks,” said Macallan whisky maker Kirsteen Campbell. “It is a peerless single malt whisky that has slowly matured over seven extraordinary decades until it reached peak perfection. This exquisite release reveals The Macallan’s legacy of incomparable craftsmanship, knowledge, and skills nurtured by The Macallan’s master whisky makers, past and present.”

The Macallan 77 Years Old

This new expression joins other recent extremely old whiskies from The Macallan, including ones aged from 40 to 78 years that are part of the Red Collection. The Macallan’s commitment to crafting exceptional, rare, and collectible whiskies has positioned the brand as a leader in the industry.

Whisky barrels

The market for rare, collectible whiskies has increased in value dramatically over the past year, making it an excellent time for The Macallan and other makers of premium spirits. The Macallan 77 Years Old will be available at the distillery, from the distillery’s global network of retail partners, and at travel retail in select airports starting this month.