Macallan 1940 - 81 Year Old - The Reach: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends
The Macallan 1940 - 81 Year Old - The Reach, bottled in 2022, is the oldest release from The Macallan distillery, with a stated age of 81 years. Distilled in 1940 and matured in a sherry oak cask, this single malt whisky has an alcohol strength of 41.6% Vol. The release is limited to 288 bottles, each containing 700 ml of whisky. The presentation features a cabinet crafted from wood of an elm tree that grew on The Macallan Estate and was planted in the same year the whisky was distilled. The cabinet includes a mouth-blown decanter, which is cradled by three bronze hands, symbolizing the contributions of master whisky-maker Kirsteen Campbell, former chairman Allan Shiach, and the distillery workers of 1940.
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Updated: 2026-06-08