Lot 6
THE INTREPID: THE MACALLAN 1989 32 YEAR OLD
REPLICA EDITION OF THE INTREPID: WORLD'S LARGEST BOTTLE OF WHISKY
£3,750
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, bottle number 145 of 150, with individual wooden presentation case, 50cl/ 43%; together with a MINIATURE OF THE INTREPID, with carton, 5cl/ 43%; and a SET OF TWELVE FRAMED DIGITAL PRINTS, comprising one of each explorer on digital collage detailing The Intrepid Project in progress, each signed by the explorer pictured, 31cm x 44cm
Footnote
Note: The full proceeds of this lot will be sold to the equal benefit of the eleven Intrepid Explorers who are the inspiration for this project. For further details of these charities visit www.lyonandturnbull.com/the-intrepid-whisky/#explorers
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.
