Macallan 33 Year Old Burn O’Bennie ‘The World Is On Fire’ No.2 1990
70cl / 43%
£5,990.00
About this whisky
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: Speyside
- Chilfiltered: No
- Coloring: No
Here is a story that E.L. James could write to describe this bottle:
Ana didn’t consider herself a whisky drinker. She was more of a "rosé with ice cubes" kind of woman, the kind of drinker who savored the lightness of her choices—safe, predictable, unthreatening. But then, Damien entered her life. Damien, with his stormy gray eyes, impeccably tailored suits, and the kind of charisma that could set even the sturdiest of hearts aflame.
“It’s not about the drink,” Damien said one evening, his voice low, teasing. “It’s about the experience. About surrendering to something bold, unapologetic.”
And just like that, Ana found herself standing in his penthouse study, staring at a bottle of Macallan 33 Year Old Burn O’Bennie 'The World Is On Fire' No.2.
The bottle was like nothing Ana had ever seen. It gleamed under the dim, moody lighting of Damien’s study, its amber liquid catching the light in a way that seemed almost... alive. The artwork on the label—Peter Howson’s The World Is On Fire—was dark and chaotic, a whirlwind of flames and figures that seemed to leap out at her.
“It’s beautiful,” she murmured, reaching out as though she could touch the artwork through the glass.
“Beautiful, yes,” Damien agreed, stepping behind her, his presence overwhelming. “But also dangerous. Like all good things.”
Ana’s breath hitched. “Dangerous?”
Damien picked up the bottle, holding it between them as if it were some sacred relic. “A single cask release. Over three decades in the making. There are only a few in the world, Ana. This isn’t just whisky. It’s art. A statement. A declaration that the ordinary will never suffice.”
She shivered, unsure if it was from his words or the heat of his gaze.
Damien poured two measures into crystal glasses, the liquid glinting like molten gold. He handed one to Ana, his fingers brushing hers, sending sparks up her arm.
“To fire,” he said, his voice a low growl.
“To fire,” she echoed, bringing the glass to her lips. The first sip was a revelation—a rush of sweet heat, ginger and wax mingling with the faintest hint of smoke. It was smooth, complex, and utterly intoxicating. It wasn’t just a drink. It was a challenge.
Ana closed her eyes, letting the flavors unfold. The burn on her tongue was warm, not harsh, a promise rather than a warning. She felt as though she was being drawn into something larger than herself—into Damien’s world, where nothing was simple, and everything was extraordinary.
As the night deepened, Damien told her the story of the bottle. “It’s the second in a series,” he explained, swirling the whisky in his glass. “The first was an homage to destruction, the third a tribute to rebirth. But this one—” he paused, his eyes locking with hers, “—this one is chaos. The fire that consumes. The choice you make when you know there’s no turning back.”
Ana felt the weight of his words, the magnetism of his intensity. It wasn’t just the whisky that had her spellbound. It was Damien. His presence was as heady as the Macallan, as complex and unrelenting.
He showed her the accompanying art print, its bold strokes and violent hues capturing the same wild energy as the whisky itself. “You see,” he said, tracing the edges of the print with his finger, “art and whisky—like passion—are meant to unsettle. To provoke.”
She wasn’t sure if he was talking about the drink anymore.
By the time the bottle was half-empty, Ana’s head was spinning—not from the alcohol, but from the fire Damien had ignited within her. The whisky, the artwork, the man—they were all tangled together, a storm she couldn’t resist.
“You’ll remember this night,” Damien said as he poured the last measure. “You’ll remember the way this whisky tasted, the way the flames in that painting looked, the way it felt to lose yourself—just a little.”
And he was right. She would.
The next morning, Ana woke alone in her apartment, the taste of the Macallan still lingering on her tongue. On her coffee table sat a carefully wrapped package. Inside was the art print of The World Is On Fire and a note in Damien’s sharp handwriting: "For the woman brave enough to sip chaos."
She ran her fingers over the image, her pulse quickening. The bottle might have been emptied, the night over, but the fire Damien had lit inside her was far from extinguished.
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Here is our humble description: Introducing the Macallan 33 Year Old Burn O'Bennie 'The World Is On Fire' No.2, an extraordinary single cask release that marries exceptional whisky craftsmanship with provocative artistry. This remarkable expression, bottled by Burn O'Bennie, represents the second installment in a captivating three-part series. Aged for over three decades, this Macallan showcases the distillery's renowned expertise in creating some of the world's most sought-after single malts. What sets this release apart is its striking presentation, featuring the powerful artwork of Peter Howson, one of Scotland's most acclaimed contemporary artists. Howson's intense and thought-provoking piece, 'The World Is On Fire,' adorns both the bottle and its accompanying box, creating a visual spectacle that complements the whisky's complexity. Each purchase includes a high-quality print of Howson's artwork, making this not just a rare whisky acquisition but also a significant art collectible. With its unique combination of age, artistry, and exclusivity, the Macallan 33 Year Old Burn O'Bennie 'The World Is On Fire' No.2 stands as a testament to the enduring allure of fine Scotch whisky and the power of artistic expression.
Ana didn’t consider herself a whisky drinker. She was more of a "rosé with ice cubes" kind of woman, the kind of drinker who savored the lightness of her choices—safe, predictable, unthreatening. But then, Damien entered her life. Damien, with his stormy gray eyes, impeccably tailored suits, and the kind of charisma that could set even the sturdiest of hearts aflame.
“It’s not about the drink,” Damien said one evening, his voice low, teasing. “It’s about the experience. About surrendering to something bold, unapologetic.”
And just like that, Ana found herself standing in his penthouse study, staring at a bottle of Macallan 33 Year Old Burn O’Bennie 'The World Is On Fire' No.2.
The bottle was like nothing Ana had ever seen. It gleamed under the dim, moody lighting of Damien’s study, its amber liquid catching the light in a way that seemed almost... alive. The artwork on the label—Peter Howson’s The World Is On Fire—was dark and chaotic, a whirlwind of flames and figures that seemed to leap out at her.
“It’s beautiful,” she murmured, reaching out as though she could touch the artwork through the glass.
“Beautiful, yes,” Damien agreed, stepping behind her, his presence overwhelming. “But also dangerous. Like all good things.”
Ana’s breath hitched. “Dangerous?”
Damien picked up the bottle, holding it between them as if it were some sacred relic. “A single cask release. Over three decades in the making. There are only a few in the world, Ana. This isn’t just whisky. It’s art. A statement. A declaration that the ordinary will never suffice.”
She shivered, unsure if it was from his words or the heat of his gaze.
Damien poured two measures into crystal glasses, the liquid glinting like molten gold. He handed one to Ana, his fingers brushing hers, sending sparks up her arm.
“To fire,” he said, his voice a low growl.
“To fire,” she echoed, bringing the glass to her lips. The first sip was a revelation—a rush of sweet heat, ginger and wax mingling with the faintest hint of smoke. It was smooth, complex, and utterly intoxicating. It wasn’t just a drink. It was a challenge.
Ana closed her eyes, letting the flavors unfold. The burn on her tongue was warm, not harsh, a promise rather than a warning. She felt as though she was being drawn into something larger than herself—into Damien’s world, where nothing was simple, and everything was extraordinary.
As the night deepened, Damien told her the story of the bottle. “It’s the second in a series,” he explained, swirling the whisky in his glass. “The first was an homage to destruction, the third a tribute to rebirth. But this one—” he paused, his eyes locking with hers, “—this one is chaos. The fire that consumes. The choice you make when you know there’s no turning back.”
Ana felt the weight of his words, the magnetism of his intensity. It wasn’t just the whisky that had her spellbound. It was Damien. His presence was as heady as the Macallan, as complex and unrelenting.
He showed her the accompanying art print, its bold strokes and violent hues capturing the same wild energy as the whisky itself. “You see,” he said, tracing the edges of the print with his finger, “art and whisky—like passion—are meant to unsettle. To provoke.”
She wasn’t sure if he was talking about the drink anymore.
By the time the bottle was half-empty, Ana’s head was spinning—not from the alcohol, but from the fire Damien had ignited within her. The whisky, the artwork, the man—they were all tangled together, a storm she couldn’t resist.
“You’ll remember this night,” Damien said as he poured the last measure. “You’ll remember the way this whisky tasted, the way the flames in that painting looked, the way it felt to lose yourself—just a little.”
And he was right. She would.
The next morning, Ana woke alone in her apartment, the taste of the Macallan still lingering on her tongue. On her coffee table sat a carefully wrapped package. Inside was the art print of The World Is On Fire and a note in Damien’s sharp handwriting: "For the woman brave enough to sip chaos."
She ran her fingers over the image, her pulse quickening. The bottle might have been emptied, the night over, but the fire Damien had lit inside her was far from extinguished.
*******************
Here is our humble description: Introducing the Macallan 33 Year Old Burn O'Bennie 'The World Is On Fire' No.2, an extraordinary single cask release that marries exceptional whisky craftsmanship with provocative artistry. This remarkable expression, bottled by Burn O'Bennie, represents the second installment in a captivating three-part series. Aged for over three decades, this Macallan showcases the distillery's renowned expertise in creating some of the world's most sought-after single malts. What sets this release apart is its striking presentation, featuring the powerful artwork of Peter Howson, one of Scotland's most acclaimed contemporary artists. Howson's intense and thought-provoking piece, 'The World Is On Fire,' adorns both the bottle and its accompanying box, creating a visual spectacle that complements the whisky's complexity. Each purchase includes a high-quality print of Howson's artwork, making this not just a rare whisky acquisition but also a significant art collectible. With its unique combination of age, artistry, and exclusivity, the Macallan 33 Year Old Burn O'Bennie 'The World Is On Fire' No.2 stands as a testament to the enduring allure of fine Scotch whisky and the power of artistic expression.
