The Macallan 1986 Romantica: Honoring the 1926 Centennial

Masters Return to Celebrate a Legend: The Macallan 1926 Centennial Tribute

The Macallan has recently unveiled the Romantica Collection 1986 Vintage Single Cask whisky, commemorating the centennial of the most legendary release in the brand's history, The Macallan 1926. This series features a reunion with the three masters who originally created the legendary labels — Sir Peter Blake, Valerio Adami, and Michael Dillon — showcasing the perfect harmony between art and whisky while writing a new chapter in the brand's heritage.

Single Cask Aging and Artistic Interpretations

This collection utilizes Cask no. 9925, aged at The Macallan Estate. This European oak cask was filled in the same year as the final bottling of the 1926. The three masters interpreted the themes of time, nature, and community: Sir Peter Blake depicts a gathering at Easter Elchies House; Valerio Adami honors the brand’s matriarch Janet Harbinson; and Michael Dillon captures the majesty of Speyside. Each release is limited to only 86 bottles and features the master's signature.

Exceptional Flavor from Forty Years of Maturation

Bottled at 48.6% ABV, Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell notes that the spirit has matured for forty years, revealing rich fruit and oak layers. The nose features apricot and toffee; the palate offers notes of brown sugar, peach, and black cherry; the finish lingers with dried fruits and leather. Each bottle comes with a bespoke European oak box, artwork, a signed certificate, a commemorative book, and a limited-edition giclée print.

📅 Published: 2026-05-26

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