We’ve discovered an absolute gem of a cask. In essence, a 1993 Macallan 32 Year Old
An extraordinary whisky that we’re thrilled to offer at an exceptional price. What’s more, there’s the opportunity to personalise your bottles with engraved oak boxes, and join us for an exclusive whisky tasting at Milroy’s of Soho.
As one of the most iconic names in the world of whisky, Macallan always commands attention.
So when our good friends at Milroy’s - among the most respected bottlers in the business - invited us to collaborate, we jumped at the chance. Milroy’s have been sourcing and bottling exceptional single malts since the 1960s, and after sampling three different casks, we selected Cask 900803 as the standout. Only around 200 bottles will be drawn - a rare and limited release.
Originally filled on 6th May 1993, the whisky spent nearly 32 years in an ex-Bourbon hogshead - highly unusual for Macallan, where Sherry casks are the norm. Bourbon-aged Macallans are vanishingly rare today, especially those that remain in Bourbon for the majority of their maturation. In fact, we understand Macallan have now stopped using Bourbon casks entirely, making this a true unicorn in the Macallan portfolio.
In late 2024, the whisky was transferred into a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry hogshead, sourced from the renowned Jose Miguel Martin - supplier to both Macallan and Glenfarclas. Care was taken to ensure minimal downtime between fills to preserve the full intensity of the Sherry cask. The result is a beautifully layered whisky: the vibrant citrus, red apple and stone fruit from the Bourbon cask meets the rich spices, caramel and toasted almonds of the Sherry. Tasting this beauty was a real damascene moment for the Honest Grapes’ team!
A few drops of water really open it up, revealing notes of biscuit and baked pastries, with a long, lingering finish. This is not the traditional Sherry bomb you might expect from an older Macallan - instead, it’s a wonderfully balanced expression, full of character, complexity, and elegance.
For context, a distillery-bottled 30 Year Old Macallan would typically start at £3,500 inc. VAT, often far higher depending on vintage and packaging. We’re offering this 32YO single cask at just £2,315 in bond (around £2,795 inc. VAT) – and with some special extras included:
- One free place at an upcoming whisky masterclass (date TBC)
- Personalised oak presentation boxes with orders of 6+ bottles, engraved with your choice of wording (up to 100 characters)
If you’d like to secure a bottle or discuss engraving options, just let us know - we’re happy to help with design and wording.
Whether from the vineyards of Burgundy or the distilleries of Speyside, our Syndicate Barrels are among the most exciting and rewarding opportunities we offer at Honest Grapes.
1993 Macallan 32YO Cask #900803 | 55.3% (expected ABV):
£2,315 in bond per bottle (70cl)