A 33 year old Macallan distilled in 1977 and bottled in 2010 by Silver Seal, presented in an antique American Brilliant Period cut-crystal decanter with a presentation box. Each decanter in this series is a period piece, so no two look quite alike.
About This Whisky
The spirit was distilled at The Macallan in 1977 and matured for 33 years before Silver Seal bottled it in 2010. Auction catalogues describe the vessel as a bicolour engraved or cut-glass decanter from the American Brilliant Period, made around 1900. The decanters were filled from more than one cask, and published strengths for this range vary between bottles. The set comes with its presentation box.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Dried fruit and orange peel over polished oak, with spice and a mature, sherried note.
- Palate: Rich and rounded, with raisin, cocoa and malt sweetness, backed by warm wood spice.
- Finish: Mature and persistent, dried fruit, oak and spice lingering together.
Serving & Food
Pour from the decanter into a small nosing glass at room temperature and taste neat before adding any water. It works well after dinner with aged Gouda, roasted almonds or a square of dark chocolate.
How to Enjoy
Collectors of antique crystal as much as whisky, and special-occasion gifting.
Product Details
Producer: The Macallan
Distillery: The Macallan, Easter Elchies, Speyside
Bottler: Silver Seal
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Vintage / Bottling: Distilled 1977, bottled 2010
Age: 33 years
Presentation: American Brilliant Period cut-crystal decanter (c. 1900) with gift box
Volume: 700mL
About the Distillery
Silver Seal is an Italian independent bottler based in Formigine, near Modena, which grew out of the earlier Sestante label. It dates its work selecting rare whiskies and rums to 1979. The company has focused on limited single cask bottlings, often at natural strength, and it has also produced personalised editions for birthdays and anniversaries. Its Macallan 1977 range stands out because the whisky was put into antique crystal decanters, each sourced individually, rather than standard glass bottles.