{"product_id":"the-macallan-fine-rare-1963-15-year-old-first-bottled-1978-42-5-70cl-83-bottles-speyside","title":"The Macallan Fine \u0026 Rare 1963 | 15 Year Old | First Bottled 1978 | 42.5% | 70cl | 83 Bottles | Speyside","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Macallan Fine \u0026amp; Rare 1963 | 15 Year Old | 42.5% | 70cl | 83 Bottles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled in 1963, the year of Beatlemania and the first episode of Doctor Who, this Macallan was bottled in 1978 as a 15 year old and re-bottled in 2009 to join the Fine \u0026amp; Rare Collection. Matured in sherry casks and bottled at 42.5%, it carries a rich cherry colour and the classic heavily sherried style of 1960s Macallan. With just 83 bottle equivalents, it is one of the smallest releases in the entire collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan, Easter Elchies, Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine \u0026amp; Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 Years Old\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e First bottled 1978, re-bottled 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 83 bottle equivalents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich cherry, natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e European oak presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich orange citrus and sweet dried fruits, with polished oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft dried fruit and citrus with a hint of peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity, soft citrus and light peat smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Year That Was\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Beatlemania growing, The Beatles recorded their debut album Please Please Me in a single day at Abbey Road. The first episode of Doctor Who was broadcast, the Mona Lisa was exhibited in the US for the first time, President Kennedy was assassinated, and Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his \"I Have a Dream\" speech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Fine \u0026amp; Rare Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2002 with 37 bottlings, The Macallan Fine \u0026amp; Rare Collection has grown into the largest assembly of vintage-dated single malt whiskies in the world, spanning eight decades from 1926. Each release comes from a single cask or a re-bottling of historic stock, with the vintage and bottling year printed on the label and the age, strength and volume written by hand. Every bottle can be recorded in The Macallan Vintage Bottle Register at Easter Elchies House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold by Whiskys.co.uk is 100% authentic and sourced through verified, trusted channels. We ship across the UK and internationally with fully insured, specialist packaging for high-value bottles. All orders are handled with the utmost care by our family team in Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnquire about The Macallan Fine \u0026amp; Rare 1963 today.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us directly for provenance and shipping arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59130812006783,"sku":null,"price":27800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1687\/1483\/files\/Photoroom_20261108_230522.jpg?v=1794179176","url":"https:\/\/whiskys.co.uk\/products\/the-macallan-fine-rare-1963-15-year-old-first-bottled-1978-42-5-70cl-83-bottles-speyside","provider":"Whiskys.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}