THE INTREPID: THE MACALLAN 1989 32 YEAR OLD
COMPLETE SET OF TWELVE 50CL BOTTLINGS OF THE INTREPID COLLECTION
£18,750
THE INTREPID World Record Whisky
Auction: 25 May 2022 from 13:00 BST
Description
bottled on 8th September 2021, vatted from Hogsheads #6986 and #6992, comprising a REPLICA EDITION OF THE INTREPID: THE WORLD'S LARGEST BOTTLE OF WHISKY, bottle number 1 of 150; and ELEVEN 'EXPLORER EDITION' BOTTLINGS OF THE INTREPID, each with a label showcasing one of the explorers involved in the project: Olly Hicks (bottle number 2 of 150), bottle signed by Olly Hicks; Karen Darke MBE (bottle number 3 of 150) bottle signed by Karen Darke MBE; Will Copestake (bottle number 4 of 150), bottle signed by Will Copestake; Dr. Geoff Wilson (bottle number 5 of 150); Sir Ranulph Fiennes (bottle number 6 of 150); Jamie Ramsay (bottle number 7 of 150); Dwayne Fields FRGS (bottle number 8 of 150); Felicity Aston MBE (bottle number 9 of 150); Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (bottle number 10 of 150); Sarah Outen MBE (bottle number 11 of 150); and Levison Wood FRGS (bottle number 12 of 150), each with individual wooden presentation cases, each 50cl/ 43%; together with TWELVE MINIATURES OF THE INTREPID, each with carton, 5cl/ 43%; and a SET OF TWELVE FRAMED PRINTS, comprising one of each explorer on digital collage detailing The Intrepid project in progress, unsigned, each 31cm x 44cm
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Tasting Notes:
Provided by Charles MacLean, MBE, Master of the Quaich
Appearance: Pale gold with khaki lights. A vatting of two refill American oak hogsheads to create the world’s largest bottle of whisky.
Aroma: A very mild and gentle nose. Gradually opens to present scents led by baked apple (and baked apple skin), supported by pear in syrup and a suggestion of flaked almond, on a base note of short-crust pastry. All subtle and understated. A drop of water introduces a trace of vanilla fudge and a whisper of dry sherry.
Taste: A smooth texture, and a sweet overall taste with some white pepper in the lengthy, warming finish and a suggestion of French apple tart in the aftertaste. Lightly mouth drying at reduced strength, and more spicy.
Comment: An elegant whisky, with subtle complexity. Its pale hue implies second or third fill casks, which has prevented the flavour being dominated by wood extractives. Intriguing and easy to enjoy straight – with (many!) friends – on any occasion.