The Macallan 23 Year Old 1988 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl vintage bottle from Speyside
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The Macallan 23 Year Old 1988 Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl

$25,888.00 SGD

The Macallan 23 Year Old 1988 — a single vintage bottling of Macallan distilled in 1988 and matured for 23 years. From Macallan's vintage-focused collection era, this expression captures a specific moment in Macallan's distillation history. Genuinely rare and investment-grade.

Why you'll love it

  • Deep dried fruit, dark chocolate, aged oak, warm spice, and vintage-specific 1988 character
  • Single vintage bottling — captures the character of one specific Macallan distillation year
  • Perfect for serious investment collectors, vintage-Macallan enthusiasts, and heirloom purchases
  • Presented in Macallan's premium vintage-specific packaging

Perfect pairings

None. Reserved for the most exceptional occasions. Neat only, contemplative setting.

Perfect for

  • Serious investment-grade whisky collectors
  • 1988 vintage-specific enthusiasts (birth-year gifts)
  • Macallan vintage series completists
  • Legacy heirloom purchases

Compare with

Interested in an earlier vintage? The Macallan 39 Year Old 1978 ($36,888) delivers 1978 vintage character with 16 additional years of aging. For 1990 vintage at friendlier price, see Macallan 22 Year Old Fine & Rare 1990 ($13,888).

Frequently asked

Is 1988 a significant vintage for Macallan?
1988 sits within Macallan's celebrated era of premium sherry cask maturation. Vintage-specific bottlings from this period have historically been strong performers in the secondary market.

Is this a good birth-year gift for someone born in 1988?
Extraordinarily thoughtful — a genuine 1988 vintage single malt for a 1988-born recipient. Exceptional gift for a major milestone birthday.

Investment outlook?
Single-vintage Macallans have historically appreciated significantly at auction. Retain original packaging, certificate, and provenance documentation for maximum resale value.

Quick facts

  • Region: Speyside (Craigellachie, Scotland)
  • Vintage: Distilled 1988
  • Age: 23 years
  • Volume: 70cl
  • Presentation: Premium vintage-specific packaging
  • Availability: Extremely limited — historic release
  • Delivery: Free islandwide white-glove delivery across Singapore
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Brand: Macallan
Type: Whisky
SKU: 1082
Availability: In Stock Pre order Out of stock
Categories: Fine & Rare Singapore | Collectible Wine, Whisky & Spirits Fine & Rare Whisky Singapore | Collectible Single Malt & More Macallan Fine & Rare Singapore | Collectible Speyside Scotch Rich & Sherried Whisky Singapore | Sherry Cask Whisky Scotch Whisky Singapore | Single Malt & Blended Scotch Single Malt Scotch Singapore | Premium Scotch Whisky Speyside Whisky Singapore | Speyside Single Malt Scotch The Liquid Collection Singapore | Premium Wines, Whisky & Spirits The Macallan Singapore | Prestige Speyside Single Malt Whisky Above $500 Singapore | Luxury & Collector Whisky Whisky Singapore | Scotch, Japanese & American
Description

TASTING NOTES

NOSE

Aromatic and complex — caramelised sherried fruit, dark caramel, vanilla, dried fig, gentle baking spice, leather, and warm toasted oak — mature and beautifully composed.

PALATE

Rich and rounded — caramelised dried fruit, vanilla cream, dark toffee, dried apricot, gentle leather, ginger, and integrated sherry oak — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.

FINISH

Long and warmly oaked — lingering dried fruit, dark caramel, sherried oak, gentle leather, and a warming spice depth fading slowly — refined and beautifully composed.

ABV: 49.4% ABV

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