The 2018 release of Macallan's 52 Year Old single-malt Scotch Whisky, this elegant and decadent bottling from the Highlands distiller is aged longer than most connoisseurs have been collecting, and is a perfect representation of Macallan's patient and procedural approach to crafting the finest Scotch whiskies in the world. Drawn from a European oak sherry cask, this release produced an eye-wateringly limited number of bottles, with only 250 bottles in total worldwide. Expect a complex balance of oaky vanilla and spice, before earthy peat and berries combine to give a rich and full-bodied palate experience. The mouth is soon coated with vanilla, fudge and toffee, before black pepper and citrus loom on the tongue. The finish is elongated and slightly dry, with a thick and rich earthy aroma. Simply divine.

Perhaps the rarest and most sort after single malt Scotch whiskies ever produced by Glenfiddich, the Glenfiddich 50 Year is the product of 5 decades of patient maturation, with the spirit dormant in oak barrels for half a century, then drawn from 2 casks which are married together for a brief 3 months by Glenfiddich's Master Distiller. The whisky is a statement of balance, addressing the considerable power and punch of a 50 year single malt and tying it together with harmonious and synchronized flavors. Expect lush floral notes that intertwine and immerse themselves alongside nuanced hints of smoke. Then, citrus and vanilla are noticeable, with a decadent sweetness soon cascading into flowing hits of herbal earth, subtle tobacco and burnt caramel. One of the most magnificent single-malt scotch whiskies ever produced anywhere, the Glenfiddich 50 Year is a must-have for serious collectors.

The Macallan 50 year old single malt Scotch Whisky is a bottle defined by half a century of dedication, patience and craftsmanship and represents the Highlands Distiller's peerless pursuit of quality and excellence when it comes to era-defining Scotch whiskies. Matured in a single hand-crafted European sherry oak cask, 50 years of graceful ageing has imparted an unbelievable flavor in the spirit, with lashings of vanilla, complex spice, fresh fruit and subtle peat prevalent throughout this decadent and elegant single malt. A true collector's item, designed for the connoisseur, this is the perfect anniversary gift for a whiskyphile with exceptional taste.