A rare opportunity for collectors, this 20-year-old Macallan was distilled on 8th May 1975 and bottled in September 1995 for the First Cask Malt Whisky Circle by Direct Wines Ltd. Drawn from unblended cask number 8900, this is bottle number 2—an exceptional Speyside single cask with pedigree and provenance.
Key Details: - Distillery: The Macallan - Region: Speyside, Scotland - Vintage: 1975 (distilled 8th May) - Bottled: September 1995 - Age: 20 Years - Series: First Cask Malt Whisky Circle - Bottler: Direct Wines Ltd - Cask: #8900 (unblended single cask) - ABV: 46% - Bottle Size: 70cl - Bottle Number: 2 - Packaging: bottle only - Condition: Bottle in excellent condition; label and capsule clean; fill level into neck
Tasting Notes: Nose: Rich sherry, dried fruit, and polished oak with honey, orange peel, and gentle spice. Palate: Full-bodied and elegant—sweet malt, stewed fruit, toffee, and nutty oak layered with subtle spice and soft vanilla. Finish: Long, warming, and refined with lingering fruit, oak, and a touch of cocoa.
Why Collect This Bottle: - Single Cask Rarity: Drawn from unblended cask #8900, bottled at 46% ABV - Vintage Macallan: Distilled in 1975, aged 20 years, and bottled in 1995 - First Cask Series: Highly regarded bottling for the Malt Whisky Circle by Direct Wines - Extremely Low Bottle Number: Bottle #2, adding unique collector value - Speyside Heritage: Classic Macallan character with sherry cask influence
Seller Notes: - Stored upright in a cool, dark, climate-controlled environment - Fill level: high/into neck; capsule/security seal intact - bottle only - Label and glass in excellent condition
Bidder Confidence: - Authenticity assured - Professional, secure packaging for shipping - International shipping available; buyer responsible for local duties and taxes
