Selected from only three Spanish oak sherry casks, a mere 366 bottles of The Macallan 1948 have been released - a truly collectible treasure. Each bottle and accompanying certificate bears a unique date, corresponding to one of the 366 days of 1948, a leap year. Certificates have been individually signed by David Robertson, Whisky Distiller and Macallan "Nose". The whisky possesses a remarkable character, imbued with an unusual phenolic note accompanying the rich, spicy, resinous, fruit character which typifies The Macallan. Each bottle is presented in a hand-crafted box, turned from a single piece of the very finest cherry wood. The 1948 has been bottled at cask strength, ensuring that its unique character can be appreciated to the full. The 1948 was initially only available in the UK, but is now available internationally from renowned whisky stores. The casks were filled on 3rd January 1948 and bottled in 1999 which makes the 1948 51 years old. "Drink it and travel back in time. It is one of the finest malts I have ever tasted." Michael Jackson ( Whisky Magazine January 2001 )