The Macallan

Question 1

When was The Macallan founded? and by whom?

Answer 1

In 1824 by Alexander Reid

Question 2

Who “revolutionized” The Macallan by shifting focus to sherry casks? In what year?

Answer 2

Roderick Camp in 1892

Question 3

Who owns The Macallan?

Answer 3

70% Edrington
30% William Grant

Question 4

What is the source of Macallan’s malt? What level of peat?

Answer 4

Macallan takes malt from Simpson’s Malt local facility. No peating.

Question 5

What is the maximum number of times a barrel is used at Macallan?

Answer 5

Twice

Question 6

What is the spirits cut at Macallan?

Answer 6

640 liters per 4000 = 16% (very narrow cut)

Question 7

What is the angle of
Lyme arms at Macallan? And what does this bring to their spirit?

Answer 7

Macallan’s Lyme Arms slope down at almost 45 degree angle off their short, squat stills leading which creates almost no reflux leading to very heavy spirit that capture most of the fusel oils that would be removed if there was more reflux.