Written by Valentina Montagna
A wonderful selection of Macallan at our upcoming end-of-year auction
The countdown has officially begun for our upcoming Christmas Auction, to be held on 14 December 2025 at Villa Mosconi Bertani. Among the many featured Wines and Spirits, a particularly intriguing (and tempting) selection of Macallan stands out.
It will be an unmissable opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors wishing to enrich their collection with labels of the highest prestige.
And for those who have not yet fallen under the spell of Scotch… well, never say never!
Macallan, a symbol of luxury and exclusivity
Macallan is not simply a whisky: it is an icon. A name that, in the world of luxury spirits, evokes reverence, perfection, passion, admiration, and desire. It is the whisky that has captivated kings, artists, connoisseurs, and collectors in every corner of the globe — from the rooftops of Tokyo to London’s private clubs, from Manhattan’s lounges to the most exclusive salons of Dubai.
In the heart of Speyside, among Scotland’s green hills and timeless mists, The Macallan was born: a distillery that transformed whisky into legend.
Its name blends the Gaelic word Magh (“fertile land”) with Ellan, in honor of Saint Fillan. From its earliest days, Macallan has focused on limited productions, meticulous distillation, and one sacred, secret element: its casks.
But let’s talk about serious matters — about a truly unique bottle dreamt of by many: the Macallan 1928 – 50 Years Old Anniversary Malt.
Christmas Auction 25, Lot 157, Macallan 1928 – 50 years old Anniversary
Macallan 1928 – 50 Year Old Anniversary Malt
One of the most legendary labels ever produced by the Scottish distillery, this bottle — distilled in 1928 and bottled in 1983 — contains over half a century of history and silent aging. An intriguing detail: despite being labeled as “50 years,” the whisky inside is actually a blend of three casks — one from 1926 and two from 1928 — giving it an effective age of more than 50 years. This explains the wording on the label: “over 50 years old.”
With only 500 examples worldwide and an alcohol content of 38.6%, this bottle is as rare as it is captivating. But it’s not just a number: it is a liquid fragment of history, one of the earliest expressions that established Macallan as a global collector’s brand.
This is not a bottle. It is a testament.
The Macallans of the 2025 Christmas Auction
In the Christmas Auction you will not find only this extraordinary bottle, but many others as well. Among the highlights we can mention: Macallan Glenlivet 33 Years Old 1946, Lot 162; Macallan 30 Years Old Sherry Oak Blue Label, Lot 155; Macallan Anniversary 25 Years Old 1971 and 1958/1959, Lots 391 and 397; Macallan Glenlivet Gordon & MacPhail 35 Years Old 1938, Lot 404; The Macallan Cask Strength Red Label, Lot 406; Macallan-Glenlivet Sherry Wood 35 Years Old, Lot 156; Macallan Glenlivet Gordon & MacPhail 33 Years Old 1946, Lot 162; Macallan Glenlivet 33 Years Old 1945, Lot 163 — and many more… there is something for everyone!
Christmas Auction 2025, Lot 155, Macallan 30 years old Sherry Oak Blue Label
Get ready, sometimes all you need is a glass, a moment of silence, and the desire to be carried away by a flavour that has travelled through nearly two centuries without ever losing its mystery!
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