WH-MACK-005 Mackinlay’s Legacy 12 years old

🥃 Mackinlay’s Legacy 12 Years Old

🇬🇧 Features & Details

• Brand: Mackinlay’s
• Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
• Age: 12 years
• Alcohol Content: Typically 40% ABV
• Bottle Size: 75cl
• Origin: Scotland
• Packaging: Available in both boxed and unboxed versions
• Flavor Profile: Notes of dried fruit, sherry, oak, and a hint of smoke

🧳 Collectibility & Significance

• Historical Value: Mackinlay’s is renowned for its association with Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1907 Antarctic expedition.
• Rediscovery: In 2007, bottles of Mackinlay’s whisky were found preserved in ice at Shackleton’s base camp in Antarctica.
• Recreation: Master blender Richard Paterson recreated the whisky using malts from Glen Mhor, Dalmore, and other distilleries.
• Limited Editions: The recreated whisky was released in limited batches, such as “The Discovery” and “The Journey.”

🎁 Presentation & Use

• Ideal For: Collectors and enthusiasts of historical whiskies.
• Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to enhance flavors.
• Occasions: Perfect for special occasions or as a distinguished gift.