The Macallan 39 Year Old 1978 Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Macallan 39 Year Old 1978 is a single-cask release from The Macallan's Fine & Rare collection, distilled on 20 November 1978 and bottled in 2018 from refill American oak hogshead cask 13810. It is bottled at natural cask strength, 59.2% ABV.
- Oak spice, bitter orange and a delicate wisp of peat smoke, with apricot, vanilla and toffee
- Single cask no. 13810, a remade refill American oak hogshead; 59.2% ABV
- For collectors of vintage Macallan and for 1978 anniversaries
- Presented in a wooden case
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The Fine & Rare collection
Fine & Rare is The Macallan's collection of single-cask vintages, each bottled from one cask and labelled with its year of distillation. The 1978 was unveiled in 2018, selected by Whisky Maker Steven Bremner.
The whisky
Cask 13810 was filled on 20 November 1978. It is a remade American oak hogshead on its second fill, a lighter cask than The Macallan's sherry butts, which lets fruit, vanilla and gentle smoke show through after 39 years. It was bottled in 2018 at cask strength, 59.2% ABV.
Serving
At 59.2% ABV this benefits from a little water. Start neat, then add a few drops at a time.
Frequently asked
Is this a single cask?
Yes. It comes from one cask, no. 13810, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2018.
Why is the strength so high?
It is bottled at natural cask strength, 59.2% ABV, without reduction.
Can I see it before I buy?
Yes. Book a private viewing at our showroom at 2 Sims Close, #02-10, through our concierge on WhatsApp +65 9680 5856.
How is it delivered?
Delivery is free with no minimum spend, and our concierge arranges the handover with you personally.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Oak spice and bitter orange, with a delicate trace of peat smoke.
PALATE
Apricot, vanilla and toffee over warm oak spice.
FINISH
Soft and silky.
ABV: 59.2% ABV