Macallan - 36 year old Pure Highland Malt Scotch 1935 Whisky 75cl 43% ABV

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Macallan - 36 year old Pure Highland Malt Scotch 1935 Whisky 75cl 43% ABV 3248

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A Whisky Distilled Before the Second World War

This bottle of Macallan Pure Highland Malt was distilled in 1935 — a time when the Easter Elchies estate in Speyside was still producing whisky in the old Highland fashion, long before The Macallan became one of the most recognised names in Scotch. Aged for 36 years and bottled at 43% ABV in the early 1970s, it represents a chapter of Scottish whisky history that simply cannot be recreated.

The Macallan's reputation was built on two pillars: small oak sherry-seasoned casks and low yields from small stills. In 1935, both of these principles were applied as a matter of course, not marketing. The whisky that resulted has had decades to develop complexity that modern expressions, however excellent, cannot replicate.

At 36 years of age, the influence of the wood is profound but not domineering. The sherry cask has imparted its characteristic dried fruit richness — figs, raisins, candied orange peel — while the spirit underneath remains firmly Macallan: full, oily, and intensely malty. The long finish carries a gentle bitterness from the oak that balances the sweetness with precision.

This is a collector's bottle in every sense. Whether purchased as the centrepiece of a serious whisky collection, the subject of a landmark tasting, or a gift for someone who truly understands what old Macallan represents, it is a bottle that rewards those who appreciate what time and oak can do to a great spirit.

ABV:	43.0%
Distillery:	Macallan
Vintage:	1935
Region:	-
Size:	75 cl
Availability:	In Stock
Distributed by:	HT

Distillery		Tasting Notes
Macallan Tasting Notes — Macallan 36 Year Old Pure Highland Malt 1935 Colour: Deep burnished amber, almost mahogany — the unmistakable result of decades in sherry-seasoned oak. Nose: The nose opens with preserved dark fruits — Medjool dates, dried figs, raisins steeped in Pedro Ximénez. Beneath the fruit sits a waxy richness, old leather, and a dusty antique quality that marks whiskies of this era. With time in the glass, winter spice emerges — clove, cinnamon bark, and a wisp of dried orange peel. Palate: Full-bodied and viscous. The sherry influence is the dominant force, delivering layers of fruitcake, dark chocolate, and candied peel. The malt is assertive underneath — cereal-sweet and slightly smoky in the way that pre-war Highland malts often were. A touch of walnut and aged beeswax add complexity mid-palate. Finish: Long, warming, and drying. The oak makes its presence known in the finish — a gentle tannic grip that balances the fruit sweetness perfectly. The aftertaste lingers for several minutes, cycling between dark fruit, spice, and rich malt. Recommended serving: Neat, in a tulip glass. A small amount of still water — no more than a few drops — can open the nose further. No ice. This whisky has waited 36 years; give it the room it deserves. Title Review Your Rating Reviewer Name I would like to be anonymous.