SPINK CHINA | What could be a more perfect way to see October and the coming autumn months in than with an Evening of Fine and Rare Whiskies at Spink's prestigious Hong Kong facilities? On 3^rd October 2017, Spink will be opening its doors from 5pm to all coinessuers of the finer things.

The show stopper of this event will be lot 88, a cask of Macallan 1987. Distilled by The Macallan Distillery 13th April 1987. (Cask number 3335).

It is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky maturing in sherry hogshead. Measuring 102 RLA 50.5% as of April 2017, producing around 288 bottles of 30-year-old Macallan at cask strength. It is currently being stored at The Macallan bonded warehouse, in Scotland patiently awaiting a devoted buyer. 

In the tasting note by Scotland's leading whisky expert, Charles MacLean the cask was described as having an appearance of: "Deep umber; old polished oak. American oak sherry transport hogshead. Very light beading - to be expected at this strength", and the aroma of "A mild nose-feel effect, and a relatively closed nose initially. A warm and welcoming aroma - mellow and gentle, with top notes of dry oloroso sherry, mid notes of Christmas cake (with marzipan and icing) and a slightly burnt base note". A stunning description that captures the senses. But that was not all MacLean had to comment on this item as he also included a note on the taste: "At natural strength the mouth-feel is drying. The taste is sweet, but not cloying - indeed there are traces of crystalized orange peel and angelica and some cooking spice in the long finish," and he concluded that "This is a terrific, understated, example of The Macallan. Gentle, sophisticated and unassuming, but still vivacious". 

Lot 88, estimated: HK$1,900,000-2,800,000 

For more information about this item or others contained within this sale, please contact: Tel: +852 3952 3000 | Email: china@spink.com

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