Macallan Anniversary malt 1928 50

The Macallan 1928 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700ml | 43% ABV | Natural Color | Non-Chill Filtered | Vintage Bottling

A Pre-War Masterpiece

The Macallan 1928 50 Year Old is a liquid time capsule from the golden age of Scotch whisky—distilled just after Prohibition and before World War II. Consequently, it represents a style of Macallan rarely seen today: unpeated, sherry-matured, and crafted with 1920s barley and copper stills. Moreover, fewer than a handful of casks from 1928 survived, making this one of the rarest Macallans in existence.

Matured Through History

This spirit slumbered for 50 years in sherry-seasoned European oak casks in The Macallan’s warehouses, witnessing decades of change. In fact, the Macallan 1928 50 Year Old was bottled in the late 1970s or early 1980s—a time when age statements of this magnitude were almost unheard of.

Antique, Elegant, and Profoundly Complex

Bottled at 43% ABV, this whisky delivers astonishing depth with remarkable softness. As a result, it layers antique oak, dried fig, and treacle with subtle notes of clove, leather, and beeswax. Additionally, the extreme age imparts a waxy, silky texture that lingers for minutes.

Tasting Experience

First, the nose reveals old library books, dried plum, and tobacco, followed by ginger, nutmeg, and a whisper of smoke. Then, delicate notes of dark honey and polished wood emerge with air.

On the palate, the texture is velvety and weightless. Flavors of black tea, prune, roasted nuts, and spice unfold with grace. The alcohol feels seamless, adding warmth without heat.

Finally, the finish is eternal—dried herbs, oak spice, and a haunting echo of history. Altogether, it’s a transcendent experience that honors the legacy of this Macallan 1928 50 Year Old.

A Museum-Worthy Artifact

Originally bottled in simple green glass with minimal labeling, the Macallan 1928 50 Year Old is now a collector’s holy grail. Therefore, it appears only rarely at auction, often fetching tens of thousands of dollars. Owning it means holding a piece of whisky history in your hands.

Discover More Vintage Macallan

If you admire pre-war malts, explore our [Macallan Rare & Old Collection]. You might also enjoy learning about [the 1928 vintage and its place in Macallan’s legacy].