Macallan 1967 Peter Blake Anecdotes of Ages / Licence to Distil - One of 1

Presented in early 2021, the Anecdotes of Ages collection is the result of the Speyside giant once again collaborating with acclaimed British artist, Sir Peter Blake. Famously the designer of The Beatles iconic Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band record sleeve, he is perhaps best known in the whisky world for labelling 12 bottles of the legendary Macallan 1926: currently the most expensive single malt in history. This is the third time he and The Macallan have worked together.

The collection saw Blake produce thirteen one-of-a-kind bespoke labels to be affixed to a single cask of 1967 vintage Macallan, each depicting important themes from the distillery's history. This is one of those incredibly rare expressions, entitled License to Distil.

The label features an original collage from Sir Peter Blake celebrating the year 1824, the year in which an official license to distil spirits on the Macallan estate was granted to Alexander Reid, an English teacher turned farmer. The label depicts Reid, a sheep (a nod to the farming history of the estate) and a horse-drawn fire engine, which was introduced with the establishment of the first municipal fire brigade in Edinburgh that same year. The label has been hand-signed by Blake.

Please note:

Due to the size and weight of this lot, it will carry a fourty-bottle shipping fee. Collection is advised. Outer box measures 75cm x 54cm x 75cm and weighs approximately 25kg.

Please note: This lot is not eligible for Whisky Auctioneer storage. The winning bidder must arrange for collection within 7 days of purchase.