Macallan – 1841 Replica (70cl, 41.70%)

Macallan – 1841 Replica is a single malt whisky from Macallan (Speyside). Bottled at 41.70% ABV, 70cl. This replica bottling was created to mimic a bottle of Macallan purportedly produced in 1841. It is one of four releases that also include replicas of bottles from 1861, 1874 and 1876. The purpose of this series was to re-create the four antique expressions of Macallan in terms of bottle and label design, as well as to be an accurate re-creation of the whisky's nose and flavour. Several years after these replicas were released, it transpired that many of these bottles (which were purchased by Macallan) turned out to be fake. This release was one of those. Despite this controversy, the collectability of these releases has only increased. Crown jewel of the Edrington Group and one of the best-known names in single malt Scotch, made famous by the legendary status of much of the whisky it has produced over the years, including its Fine & Rare series, Anniversary malts and flagship annual 18-year-old release.