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Auction: SFW50 - Spink x Cask 88-Fine Wine & Whisky Auction
Lot: 219

Macallan The Golden Age of Travel, The Ocean Liner, The Aeroplane, The Steam Train & The Motor Car (4)

Macallan The Ocean Liner-1937-34 year old
The Golden Age of Travel. First Bottled 1971, Re-bottled 2015. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Easter Elchies, Craigellachie

Bottle number 19 of 50. In Lalique Crystal decanter. In bespoke leather presentation case. Engraved labelling. 700ml. Single Malt., 42.8% volume.

"THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS DECANTER comes mostly from our founder, René Lalique, who designed and made the glass lighting decoration of the Normandie ocean liner's dining room and the beautiful glass panels in the 'wagon présidentiel' on the Orient Express train in the 1930s.

The flat shape of the decanter refers to a travelling flask, featuring the wind Rose' on the stopper. In addition to this strong symbol of travel, you can find an interpretation of the stitches around travel trunks framing the main illustration of the ocean liner. This decanter is both a tribute to, and an invitation to, A GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL."

Macallan The Aeroplane-1937-35 year old
The Golden Age of Travel. First Bottled 1972, Re-bottled 2016. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Easter Elchies, Craigellachie

Bottle number 44 of 500. In Lalique Crystal decanter. In bespoke leather presentation case. Engraved labelling. 700ml. Single Malt., 43.4% volume.

An Uplifting Adventure
With the introduction of the first commercial airlines, adventure awaited those 'jet set' few who boarded the almost magical, great silver flying machines - in anticipation of international destinations they had only ever dreamed of. An exotic experience heady with glamour, style and romance. While the lucky few took to the skies, high above the River Spey, the Macallan distillery in the 1930s still employed three horses for 'general duties'. The early years of the decade were tough for all distillers, largely due to the Great Depression and Prohibition in the US. But whilst output was modest, the noted quality of The Macallan was maintained.

Macallan The Steam Train-1937-36 year old
The Golden Age of Travel. First Bottled 1973, Re-bottled 2017. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Easter Elchies, Craigellachie
Bottle number 49 of 50. In Lalique decanter and stopper. In bespoke presentation case. Engraved labelling. 700ml. Single Malt., 43.4% volume.

RAIL TRAVEL in the 1930s reflected more gracious, elegant age defined by luxury. The train companies projected the mystique and allure of the journey in ways that simple weren't about speed, but promised adventure, first class service and breathtaking scenery for their discerning passengers.

Train steeped in character and personality of their own, headed by locomotives with polish brass nameplates and drives who were hero-worshiped evoked a tremor of anticipation. Elegant decor gave an unmatchable character to the train, with each carriage presenting a gallery of grandeur.

Macallan The Motor Car-1937-37 year old
The Golden Age of Travel. First Bottled 1974, Re-bottled 2018. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., Easter Elchies, Craigellachie

Bottle number 17 of 50. In Lalique Crystal decanter. In bespoke leather presentation case. Engraved labelling. 700ml. Single Malt., 42.8% volume.

During the 1930s the automobile business flourished and made strides that would set the tone of the industry for decades to come - beautiful silhouettes, sophisticated touches and pioneering inventions all marked a turning point.

Car travel became much more than merely a way of transport, it evolved into a luxurious experience for passengers to savour and relish, similar to the sentiment of enjoying a rare single malt. The automobile transformed from a traditional rigid shape to embrace colour and sleek styling through the art deco movement - beautifully blending modern with industrial design, and this style modern, as it was known, became synonymous with glamour.
4 crystal decanters

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HK$2000000