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January 30, 2025
Scotch whisky regions may be less important these days in the industry, but some whiskies remain the foundation stones of their local styles.

January 26, 2025
This article traces The Macallan's evolution from its early days as the Elchies distillery to its current status as a luxury brand.
January 13, 2025
In 2002, David Cox launched a whisky collection that would rewrite auction records. Speaking exclusively about The Macallan Fine & Rare series, Cox reveals...
January 13, 2025
It’s a new year and Whisky.Auction is kicking off 2025 with an auction packed with stunning bottles that are perfect for cracking open or adding to collections...
December 23, 2024
The whisky market is showing obvious signs of entering a new era that will separate the true enthusiasts from the speculators and reshape how we value,...
December 11, 2024
In 2008, a visit to The Macallan estate sparked a 15-year journey into the world of rare whisky, culminating in a fascination with the legendary Macallan...
November 25, 2024
Here are my highlights from the pre-Christmas auction, which is live now, ending at 19:30 GMT on Tuesday, 3rd December.
November 9, 2024
Experience ultimate luxury with The Macallan and The Balmoral Hotel's £100,000 whisky weekend: a lavish stay, private tours, exclusive whisky, and elite...
November 8, 2024
Although scotch whisky prices have reached record highs, many distilleries remain dedicated to offering excellent bottles at accessible price points.
November 8, 2024
Whether you’re shopping for a whisky newcomer, a regular drinker, a whisky connoisseur, or even putting together some whisky gift ideas for yourself, our...
November 6, 2024
Avid scotch whisky collectors will know that when single cask, cask strength Macallan whiskies appear on the secondary market, they cause quite a stir...
November 2, 2024
Macallan's TIME:SPACE Collection: three whiskies, two releases, one world record. With its striking design and a hefty price tag, is it a collector's dream...
November 1, 2024
The Macallan team share six things you might not know about them, from the largest wildflower roof in Europe to their extensive history of collaborati...
October 22, 2024
From vintage scotch to bourbon and Japanese whisky, there are numerous exciting drams of whisky that appear in the movies.
October 20, 2024
Exploring the release, presentation, and tasting notes of this rare vintage whisky – here is everything you need to know about The Macallan in Lalique...
October 16, 2024
To help you add some high-age-statement whiskies, I've curated a list of some of my favorite 20 Year Old whiskies on The Whiskey Wash Shop.
October 15, 2024
The auction is run twice yearly and offers whisky collectors the chance to bid on rare miniatures and fascinating whisky memorabilia.
October 9, 2024
Whether you are an adventurous drinker with deep pockets or an avid scotch whisky collector, here are five single cask expressions that will make fine...
October 1, 2024
The October auction is now live over at Whisky.Auction, ending 8 October at 19:30 BST, and there are some stunning bottles to choose from.
September 30, 2024
As is the case with everything that The Macallan does these days, The Macallan Villa oozes luxury.
September 12, 2024
All of us in The Whiskey Wash offices have been telling Mark for a long time that he has an addiction to buying whisky-related merchandise.
September 6, 2024
Go behind the scenes of Macallan's new TIME:SPACE Collection with Jaume Ferras, Macallan's Creative Director. From selecting whisky from the new distillery...
September 4, 2024
This week, I am taking a deep dive into the often-overlooked Macallan 25 Year Old Silver Jubilee, released in 1977 by Christopher & Co.
August 26, 2024
Whether you are a drinker, collector, or just curious about whisky, here is everything you need to know about the iconic Macallan 12 Year Old in this ultimate...
August 16, 2024
All of us in The Whiskey Wash offices have been telling Mark for a long time that he has an addiction to buying whisky-related merchandise.
August 15, 2024
As we look at the history of The Macallan and the current changes within the secondary whisky market perhaps the infinity symbolism within Macallan’s 200th...
August 13, 2024
The Anniversary Malts stand out to me because of the incredibly simple yet effective marketing ploy that thrust them into the public consciousness.
August 1, 2024
Join Mark Littler, Editor-In-Chief of The Whiskey Wash, as he talks through an amazing collection of scotch whisky, worth over $100,000 in our new YouTube...
July 18, 2024
Let’s take a deep dive into The Macallan BAe whiskies: the 12 Year Old and the 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt.
July 11, 2024
Discover the allure of four unique Macallan bottles, ranging from $600 to $8,500, in this detailed exploration led by Mark Littler, the owner and editor-in-chief...
July 7, 2024
The Macallan 1926 60 Year Old is possibly the most infamous whisky in the industry. Discover how David Holmes helped shape the world record holding wh...
July 6, 2024
For three decades, talented and quirky art director and advertising agent David Holmes played a key role in Macallan’s branding, marketing and design.
July 4, 2024
The fact that The Macallan has no less than six 50 year olds under its belt is very impressive.
July 4, 2024
We explore the history, records, prices and quirks of the iconic Macallan Anniversary Malt 50 Year Old; a single malt scotch that is not 50 years old.
July 4, 2024
In 2023 a bottle of Macallan 1926 60 Year Old Valerio Adami became the most expensive whisky in the world when it sold at Sotheby’s for for $2,714,250,...
June 18, 2024
In 1953, millions watched Queen Elizabeth II's coronation on TV. Sixty years later, The Macallan released a commemorative edition.
June 13, 2024
Exploring everything from origins to packaging changes, to current market prices - here is everything you need to know in the ultimate guide to the Macallan...
June 7, 2024
The Macallan 81 Year Old Reach is celebrated as the oldest whisky ever released by the iconic Macallan Distillery in Speyside. Being the director of The...
June 6, 2024
The Macallan Diamond Jubilee is one of The Macallan’s most prized royal releases, created in celebration of Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne in 2...
May 29, 2024
The Macallan 1938 Handwritten Label was bottled between 1980 and 1983, and the bottle that Serge Valentin sampled was specifically for the French mark...
May 25, 2024
The Macallan is one of the most highly regarded single malt scotch whiskies in the world. Here are five things that you might not know about this amazing...
April 14, 2024
If you would like to invest in some future, incredible taste experiences, look no further.
March 21, 2024
Everybody wants a piece of Macallan. The Speyside scotch whisky brand is considered the pinnacle of luxury whisky, with new bottlings selling out in seconds...
March 15, 2024
From mystery malts to strangely-shaped decanters, if you would like to get your hands on a unique scotch whisky, look no further.
February 20, 2023
The Macallan recently launched its Artisan Apprenticeship Fund, and the whisky maker has explained new details of four recipient businesses to benefit...
February 17, 2023
Famed London department store, Harrods, is set to host an interactive James Bond-themed experience, marking the release of a new “007” whisky from The...
December 17, 2021
Sitting on a 4,000 square meter exhibition space at the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai, visitors will delve into the story of The Macallan via an...
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