The Macallan Fine & Rare 1997 is the latest release from The Macallan Fine & Rare Collection, the largest assembly of vintage-dated, single malt whiskies in the world.

Matured in a single European first fill sherry seasoned European oak butt cask for over 26 years, this single malt was distilled during a particularly historic year for Hollywood, with several record-breaking films and franchises landing in cinemas.

The Macallan is no stranger to the screen, having appeared in a remarkable number of productions across the years. Cinema has long played a key role in The Macallan’s history. And 1997 was a particularly historic year for Hollywood, with several record-breaking films and franchises landing in cinemas. As Hollywood became one of the USA’s most beloved exports,

 The Macallan’s own export sales overtook domestic sales for the first time in 1997 – with the USA as its biggest market. This 1997 Fine & Rare release from The Macallan pays homage to that landmark year.

With only 538 bottles available, Fine & Rare 1997 features the cask number, year of distillation and year of bottling printed on the label, while the age, strength and volume are all handwritten in keeping with the tradition that began when the collection was born. Each bottle is encased in an FSC certified European oak presentation box which also contains information on how to record a Vintage Macallan Fine & Rare bottle in The Macallan Vintage Bottle Register in Easter Elchies House, the spiritual home of the brand located on The Macallan Estate.

The Macallan 1997 Edition will be available globally October 2023 for an SRP of $14,000 at select premium retailers around the world. 

Tim Walker photographed The Macallan Fine & Rare 1997, capturing a year that was captivated by the glamor and allure of Hollywood.  Using the neon lights of his hometown cinema as inspiration, Tim Walker has brought this year to life with his charming and nostalgic stop-motion film which pays homage to that historic year for Hollywood and The Macallan. Tim Walker and Tony Ivanov co-directed the film, with Tamsin Scott styling.

For more information, visit https://www.themacallan.com/en-us.