Coinciding with the sale of The Macallan 1926, Sotheby’s is delighted to present our first-ever online-only sale dedicated to whisky. Open for bidding now through tomorrow, 16 October, Macallan Online: A Pioneer’s Collection comprises rare and coveted bottlings, including an early ‘90s Armando Giovinetti Special Selection and The Macallan, Millennium (one of 900 bottles released).The Macallan 1926 60 Years Old (Sir Peter Blake Labe) was on offer from the same collection. Aged in a sherry cask for six decades, The Macallan 1926 represents the celebrated distillery’s oldest vintage, with only 40 bottles ever produced. Of the 40, 12 were labeled and signed with an exclusive design by British artist Sir Peter Blake, who is perhaps best-known for designing cover art for the likes of The Beatles, Eric Clapton, The Who, and Oasis, and 12 by Italian artist, Valerio Adami. The Sir Peter Blake Label bottle sold at Sotheby’s is numbered 9 of 12.

Sotheby's Wine October Auctions PR - 15 October 2018