Macallan 57 Lalique: What Makes a Scotch Worth $15,000"
In this case the answer to the question is an extremely rare single malt in a limited edition decanter: The Macallan 57 Lalique “Finest Cut”. Containing an exceptionally rare 57 year old single malt whisky from the famed Speyside distillery founded in 1824, the Finest Cut crystal decanter is valued at $15,000 and is available […]The post Macallan 57 Lalique: What Makes a Scotch Worth $15,000" appeared first on Pursuitist.
In this case the answer to the question is an extremely rare single malt in a limited edition decanter: The Macallan 57 Lalique “Finest Cut”. Containing an exceptionally rare 57 year old single malt whisky from the famed Speyside distillery founded in 1824, the Finest Cut crystal decanter is valued at $15,000 and is available by special order. The precious bottling comes on the heels of the recent record-breaking £11,750 ($19,000) sale of one of The Macallan’s 50th anniversary bottles at an auction in Scotland.The Finest Cut is inspired by the fraction of the new make spirit which is filled into casks for maturation. At The Macallan, this fraction is a mere 16%; the best of the best, it’s delivered at a very slow rate of distillation to maximize flavor and produce a distinctively rich, fruity, viscous character. Designed exclusively for The Macallan by the legendary French crystal house Lalique, The Finest Cut decanters are individually numbered and produced in a very limited quantity – only 72 of the 40...
In this case the answer to the question is an extremely rare single malt in a limited edition decanter: The Macallan 57 Lalique “Finest Cut”. Containing an exceptionally rare 57 year old single malt whisky from the famed Speyside distillery founded in 1824, the Finest Cut crystal decanter is valued at $15,000 and is available by special order. The precious bottling comes on the heels of the recent record-breaking £11,750 ($19,000) sale of one of The Macallan’s 50th anniversary bottles at an auction in Scotland.The Finest Cut is inspired by the fraction of the new make spirit which is filled into casks for maturation. At The Macallan, this fraction is a mere 16%; the best of the best, it’s delivered at a very slow rate of distillation to maximize flavor and produce a distinctively rich, fruity, viscous character. Designed exclusively for The Macallan by the legendary French crystal house Lalique, The Finest Cut decanters are individually numbered and produced in a very limited quantity – only 72 of the 40...
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