The Macallan 40 Year Old The Red Collection – 70cl
$39,888.00 SGD
The Macallan 40 Year Old — The Red Collection — the first chapter of The Macallan's Red Collection, released in 2020. More than four decades in sherry-seasoned oak, bottled at 48.1% with natural colour.
Orange, grapefruit and dark chocolate over antique oak, with fig, ginger and a light wisp of wood smoke
Bottled at 48.1% after more than 40 years in hand-picked sherry-seasoned casks, with no colour added
For serious collectors, Red Collection completists and once-in-a-generation gifts
Presented in a European oak case lined in red, with certificate
40 YearsAge statement
The Red CollectionFirst of six
48.1% ABVNatural colour
European oakPresentation case
The full story & FAQHeritage · serving notes · questions
The label, in its red-lined case
Why red?
The Macallan was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, whose surname means "the red one" in Scots. In 1903 the Choice Old range went out in cases printed in red, and in 1980 the oldest vintages of the day were tied with a red ribbon to mark their age. The Red Collection, launched with Sotheby's in October 2020, gathers six of the oldest whiskies The Macallan has bottled — 40, 50, 60, 71, 74 and 78 years old — and the 40 opens the series.
The whisky
More than forty years in sherry-seasoned oak casks, bottled at 48.1% with no colour added. The case is crafted in the UK from European oak and lined in red.
Serving notes
If it is ever opened: neat, at room temperature, in a tulip-shaped nosing glass. Pour 15–20ml and let it sit for several minutes before tasting; a drop of water can open the citrus and spice. Keep the bottle upright, cool and out of direct sunlight. Whisky does not keep maturing once bottled, so a sealed bottle will not change with the years.
Frequently asked
How does it compare with the 78 Year Old? Both come from The Red Collection. The 78 is the oldest and darkest of the series; the 40 is brighter, with citrus, spice and a light wisp of smoke. Both are in our cellar — see the comparison below.
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.
At a glance
Product Facts
DistilleryThe Macallan
Country / RegionScotland · Speyside
StyleSingle Malt Scotch Whisky
SeriesThe Red Collection
Age40 Years Old
Released2020
CaskSherry-seasoned oak casks
Strength48.1% ABV
Size70cl
ColouringNone added
PresentationEuropean oak case with certificate
Flavour Profile
How it drinks, and what you'll find in the glass. Style is scored out of 5.
Body
Richness
Smoke
Sweetness
Character
Orange & Grapefruit
Dark Chocolate
Antique Oak
Fig & Poached Pear
Ginger & Nutmeg
Light Wood Smoke
In the glass
Tasting Notes
1Nose
Orange and grapefruit with dark chocolate, antique oak, wood spice, fig and poached pear.
2Palate
Ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon with vanilla, fig and malt, and a lively effervescence.
3Finish
Long, with light wisps of wood smoke.
The presentation
Inside the Red Collection Case
Why Collectors Love It
Forty years in sherry-seasoned oak
Laid down more than four decades ago in hand-picked sherry-seasoned casks and bottled at 48.1% with natural colour. Expect citrus and dark chocolate up front, warm spice through the middle and a light wisp of wood smoke at the end.
Bought with confidence
Our concierge shares provenance documents, arranges a private viewing at our showroom, and plans delivery with you personally.
