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About Edrington

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The Macallan

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1824 Masters Series

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Lalique

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Fine & Rare

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Masters of Photography

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Highland Park

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Limited Edition Releases

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Orcadian Vintage Series

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The Glenrothes

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Extraordinary Cask Collection

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Brugal

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PapĂĄ AndrĂŠs

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A BOU T E DR I NGTON Edrington owns some of the leading premium spirits brands in the world, including The Macallan, Brugal, The Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark and Highland Park. In addition to its core brands, Edrington acquired Snow Leopard vodka in 2013.

In the past 18 months, Edrington has significantly expanded its international distribution network across the world’s most dynamic markets for premium spirits, launching wholly-owned companies Edrington Americas in New York and Edrington Asia Pacific in Singapore, Edrington Global Travel Retail and also new joint ventures: Edrington-Fix Middle East and Edrington Webb Travel Retail Americas, which represents the company in USA, Canada, Caribbean, Central & South America.

Edrington is headquartered in Scotland and employs more than 2,200 people worldwide, with over 60% employed overseas.

Edrington is owned by a charitable trust, The Robertson Trust, which donated ÂŁ16.6 million to a variety of charitable causes last year.

THE M AC A L L A N Founded in 1824 in the heart of Speyside, The Macallan was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then it has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies.

The creation of The Macallan draws on the vital contributing influences of Spain, North America and Scotland, and of their respective natural raw materials, combined with traditional methods and craftsmanship. From its founding, through the subsequent owners of The Macallan distillery in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and into the present century, The Macallan has been recognised for its outstanding quality above all else.

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THE M AC A L L A N 1824 M A ST E R S SE R I E S 10 0% S h e r r y C a sk Ma t u re d 10 0% Na t u ra l C ol o u r

The quality of our exceptional oak casks is the single greatest contributor to the outstanding quality, natural colours and distinctive aromas and flavours of The Macallan. We control the whole journey from forest to cask for both our Spanish and American oak sherry seasoned casks.

We import more than 80% of all new sherry seasoned oak casks from Spain and invest more than ÂŁ16m each year .

Only The Macallan has access to the finest and scarcest casks in the industry.

The 1824 Masters Series showcases our unique mastery of wood.

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T H E M AC A L L A N 18 24 M A S T E R S S E R I E S

T H E M AC A L L A N R A R E C A SK

The most diverse and intricate Macallan whisky; a reinterpretation of the classic profile achieved through the widest palette of cask styles. 16 different cask styles individually hand chosen for the character they impart to the Macallan spirit, some casks so rare they will never be used again. Far less than 1% of the casks maturing at the distillery have been identified as fitting to bestow the Rare Cask name. The result is unadulterated product complexity.

TA S T I N G N O T E S Vanilla, Raisin, Chocolate, Apple, Lemon, Orange, Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg

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T H E M AC A L L A N 18 24 M A S T E R S S E R I E S

T H E M AC A L L A N R E F L E X ION

A reflection of the foremost influence of first fill sherry seasoned oak casks from Spain and America, drawing it’s colour and flavour from maturation in 250L hogshead casks only. The smallest cask to mature Macallan allows for greatest interaction of wood and spirit. The result is a great intensity of colour, flavour and character.

TA S T I N G N O T E S Ginger, Cinnamon, Lemon, Toffees, Orange, Sultana, Boiled Sweets, Fudge

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T H E M AC A L L A N 18 24 M A S T E R S S E R I E S

T H E M AC A L L A N NO.6

A celebration of first fill sherry seasoned oak casks handcrafted by the master coopers at a single Spanish cooperage in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Spanish sherry butts and Spanish sherry puncheons, seasoned with Oloroso sherry and are filled with Macallan spirit in a single year (filled in 1995 for the 2015 release). The art of the Macallan whisky maker is encased in the exquisite craftsmanship of Lalique. Each decanter is individually numbered. The result is timeless elegance, a classic Macallan.

TA S T I N G N O T E S Dried Fruit, Apple, Orange, Ginger, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clove

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T H E M AC A L L A N 18 24 M A S T E R S S E R I E S

T H E M AC A L L A N M

An unprecedented collaboration between three masters of their crafts, The Macallan; the ultimate luxury spirit, Lalique; the world’s finest crystal maker and Fabien Baron; legendary designer. M sits at the pinnacle of The Macallan’s 1824 Masters Series, it is the most expensive whisky ever sold*. Drawing on some of the richest casks maturing at The Macallan distillery over the decades, including whisky distilled in 1940. M is the ultimate representation of the master craftsmanship at the heart of The Macallan. *Guiness Book of World Records.

A 6 litre bottle was auctioned off at USD $628,205.

TA S T I N G N O T E S Cinnamon, Green Apple, Ginger, Sultana, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Raisin, Orange, Wood Smoke

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THE M AC A L L A N I N L A L IQU E T h e Ma ca l l a n i n L a l i q u e b r i n gs t o ge t h e r t h e u n d i sp u t e d m a s t e rs of c r ys t a l w i t h t h e s u p re m e m a s t e rs of sp i r i t a n d w o o d .

L A L IQU E 5 0 Y E A R S OL D

L A L IQU E 55 Y E A R S OL D

Launched in 2005 to celebrate The Macallan’s exceptional oak casks. Only 470 decanters produced.

Launched in 2007 to celebrate The Macallan’s natural colour. Only 420 decanters produced.

(4 6 % A BV )

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(4 0 .1% A BV )

Attracted by a shared sense of heritage, craftsmanship and creativity, The Macallan and Lalique came together in 2005. The outcome of this partnership is a series of Lalique crystal decanters, each celebrating a particular pillar of The Macallan, and holding some of the oldest and rarest whiskies ever released by the distillery.

L A L IQU E 57 Y E A R S OL D

L A L IQU E 6 0 Y E A R S OL D

L A L IQU E 62 Y E A R S OL D

Launched in 2009 to celebrate The Macallan’s finest cut. Only 400 decanters produced.

Launched in 2011 to celebrate The Macallan’s curiously small stills. Only 400 decanters produced.

Launched in 2013 to celebrate The Macallan’s spiritual home. Only 400 decanters produced.

(4 8 . 5% A B V )

(53 . 2 % A B V )

(53 .1% A BV )

All of the above items are currently sold out.

For information on the next Lalique product launch, please contact us.

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THE M AC A L L A N FINE AND RARE T h e Wo rl d ’s Mos t P re c i o u s W h i sk y

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Dominating auctions around the world and setting world record prices, The Macallan Fine & Rare range underpins the brand as the world’s most valuable and collectable single malt whisky.

First revealed in 2002, the range is carefully broadened every year through the curated release of a new vintage. Beginning with the earliest release distilled in 1926, the full collection of vintages is a taste of the liquid history of The Macallan – an unforgettable experience that chronicles the aroma and flavours characteristic of this great single malt.

Herein is the apex of The Macallan range and the unforgettable taste of unadulterated luxury.

Vintages are subject to allocation.

For inquiries, please contact us.

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THE M AC A L L A N M A ST E R S OF PHOTOGR A PH Y T h e Ma ca l l a n Ma s t e rs of P h ot o g ra p h y c e l e b ra t e s t w o v e r y d i f fe re n t , b u t h i g h ly re v e re d a r t p ro c e sse s , p h ot o g ra p h y a n d w h i sk y - m a k i n g.

E L L IOT T E RW I T T E DI T ION

One of the most influential living photographers, Elliott Erwitt, captures the unique richness and depth of Scottish character in this edition.

Shot against dramatically different backdrops of the Highlands and Islands, Glasgow and Endinburgh, Erwitt turns his lens to capture fleeting and precious seconds between Scottish people as well as his most loved subjects of dogs.

The edition comprises of a bespoke photo-archival book featuring 158 evocative images with a single cask malt whisky cleverly hidden within its pages as well as a 35cl handmade glass flask – a mysteriously alluring homage and celebration of the roots and spirit of The Macallan.

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ANNIE L E I BOV I T Z E DI T ION

Annie Leibovitz brings to life the essence of The Macallan brand through her unique perspective.

With renowned Scottish actor, Kevin McKidd cast in the leading role, these series of shots were captured against the dramatic backdrops in and around New York City. Leibovitz interprets four single cask expressions accompanied for the first time through four powerful images: The Library, The Gallery, The Bar and The Skyline.

With only 1,000 limited edition bottles released, this unique edition captures the power of a moment and showcases the brilliant amalgamation of taste and masculinity.

M A R IO T E ST I NO E DI T ION

The world’s most prolific portrait and fashion photographer brings to life The Six Pillars of the brand through a distinctive and luxurious characterization of six individual personalities.

Presented in a beautiful, glossy, black lacquered box, each one of these 1,000 limited editions comprises of a different Mario Testino print alongside an extravagant photo-archival book featuring 20 other images.

A secret hidden compartment holds six miniature whiskies – each with its own character, flavor and aroma representative of the Six Pillars. Together, they present a deconstruction of the perfect single malt that is included in this edition that boasts unparalleled depth, darkness and diversity.

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H IGH L A N D PA R K With a whisky-making heritage stretching over two centuries, Highland Park is one of the most respectable single malts in the world. A respect earned from a distilling tradition that grounds itself in attention to detail and honesty.

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H IGH L A N D PA R K L I M I T E D E DI T ION R E L E A SE S

H IGH L A N D PA R K 4 0 Y R OL D 4 8 . 3% A BV A highly complex single malt with decadent rich dark fruits enveloped in an aromatic smoky mist on the nose, with wafts of darkest chocolate and spice. This expression of Highland Park dances on your tongue with sweet toffee and darkest chocolate spices being balanced by orange zest before leaving a luxurious, long, smoky, sweet sensation. This whisky has been matured entirely in refill casks, allowing the aromatic peat smoke to be retained even after 40 years in wood.

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H I G H L A N D PA R K L I M I T E D E D I T I O N R E L E A S E S

H IGH L A N D PA R K 5 0 Y R OL D 4 4 . 8% A BV Created from a vatting of five casks distilled in 1960, only 275 bottles are available from the distillery’s oldest and most prestigious relase.

Each bottle is hand-crafted from sterling silver and designed by Maeve Gillies, an internationally -renowned jewellery designer based in New York. This beautiful, bespoke bottle was inspired by the elemental forces of Orkney.

A lifetime of maturation has resulted in a complex and multi-layered creation that holds a rich and spicy flavor with notes of muscovado sugar and a hint of wax. When reduced, orange peel, camphor and cloves emerge followed by slighly smoky remnants.

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H IGH L A N D PA R K ORC A DI A N V I N TAGE S V I N TAGE 19 6 4

V I N TAGE 19 6 8

The oldest of the Orcadian Vintage Series, the 1964

The second of the Orcadian Vintage series, 1968 Vintage

Vintage was released in November 2009. This edition was

was released in November 2009. Eight refill hogshead

created through a vatting of two hand-selected hogshead

casks were carefully chosen by Max McFarlane,

casks that yielded only 290 70cl bottles at a natural

Highland Park Whisky Maker, that eventually yielded

strength of 42.2% abv.

1,550 70cl bottles at a natural strength of 45.6% abv,

The casks used allowed the delicate fragrance of the

each boasting a natural golden hue.

original spirit to be perfectly balanced by the subtle hints

With a full-bodied opaque honey flavour infused with the

of oak notes. Redolent of toasted oak, the 1964 vintage

notes of lemongrass, sandalwood and a variety of

combines a delicious sweetness with a fascinating

aromatic spices, the Orcadian 1968 Vintage is an

spiciness. Every sip leaves a rich, long and lingering

exceptionally fine whisky that builds on the peerless

spiciness that completes a sensational tasting

reputation of Highland Park.

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H I G H L A N D PA R K O RC A D I A N V I N TAG E S

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Highland Park served neat Vintage 1968 booklet Close-up of a Vintage 1968 bottle Vintage 1964 bottle and box

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V I N TAGE 1970

V I N TAGE 1971

The third bottling of the Orcadian Vintage Series, the 1970

This Vintage offers a distinctly Highland Park flavour profile

Vintage was created from seven casks laid down with new

from its maturation in Spanish oak, leading to classic

make spirit in 1970. Comprising of both butts and

characteristics of dried fruits, caramel and chocolate

hogshead, these refill casks yielded just 1,800 bottles at a

accented with a faint spicy smokiness.

natural strength of 48% abv.

The fourth release of the series, the 1971 Vintage is created

This single malt holds a satisfyingly long, sweet and spicy

from seventeen casks chosen for their exceptional

flavour that hangs on the palate. Aromatically, the bottle is a

character. Long-term maturation has achieved perfect

tantalising mix – caramelised pineapple mingle with lemon

balance in its 657 bottles.

peel as well as Highland Park’s trademark balance of peat and heather honey sweetness. At natural strength, the Orcadian 1970 Vintage is an intriguing mix of vanilla and coriander seeds but a drop of water brings hidden peat

Inspired by a Ringerike style carving on an 11th century weathervane, the ornate box illustration for this edition celebrates Orkney’s Scandinavian heritage.

smoke and cedar wood to the top.

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V I N TAGE 1976 The 1976 Vintage is taken from a total of thirteen casks, a mix of butts and hogsheads. The resulting 893 bottles of whisky are distinctive to Highland Park but offers a softer finish.

Released in December 2011, the 1976 Vintage is the fifth release of the range and delivers a lighter, tropical fruit and floral flavour that is combined with the classic Highland Park sweet, smoky balance – a creation from lengthy maturation in American oak.

The box illustration proudly celebrates Orkney’s Scandinavian heritage, inspired by an intricate 11th century silver brooch in the Urnes style.

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THE GL E N ROT H E S The Glenrothes is an award winning Speyside Single Malt Whisky of exceptional quality. It is a combination of many factors, including an unusually slow distillation process in tall copper pot stills that delivers our characteristic sweet, fruity and elegant spirit.

At The Glenrothes, maturity matters more than age. Our malt whisky is like fine wine and people – it matures at its own pace and not at any pre-determined age.

Thus, we only bottle The Glenrothes when it is ready – at its peak of perfection.

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THE GL E N ROT H E S

The Glenrothes Spirit Safe

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T H E G L E N RO T H E S

JOH N R A M S AY Crafted to celebrate the peerless John Ramsay, The Glenrothes’ ‘Malt Master’ since the early 1990s, this namesake whisky is his legacy to the brand.

Selecting a pocket of second fill American Oak sherry casks from Vintages ranging from 1973 to 1987, Ramsay married and reduced very gradually in strength what he curated.

The result is a rich and spicy full flavour balanced by hints of oak and mango.

Each of the 1,400 bottles available worldwide is etched with John Ramsay’s signature – a seal of the rare and limited nature of this edition.

V I N TAGE 1978 First bottled in January 2008, the Vintage 1978 is a highly valued bottling from The Glenrothes’ 1970s Vintages range.

Recognized for its rarity, this edition is sought after by collectors the world over.

Boasting a silky delivery with a long spicy finish, every sip is a medley of oak, vanilla and white chocolate flavours.

This vintage is packaged in an iconic Glenrothes frame made of copper and oak to reflect the distillation and maturation processes which creates the whisky’s unforgettable flavour.

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E X T R AOR DI NA RY C A SK COL L E C T ION

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“Extraordinary is a term associated with the heritage of the wines sourced and endorsed

by Berry Bros. & Rudd.

It applies equally to these casks selected for their personality and excellence, allowing them to stand alone as examples of the supremacy of T he Glenrothes bloodline.”

– Ronnie Cox 01 Hammer and chisel for sealing casks 0 2 Ronnie Cox, Berry Bros. & Rudd’s Heritage Director,

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Global brand ambassador for The Glenrothes

T H E G L E N RO T H E S E X T R AO R D I N A RY C A S K C O L L E C T I O N

SI NGL E C A SK 19 6 8

SI NGL E C A SK 1970

This magnificent single cask bottling is peerless in texture

The essence of The Glenrothes spirit is captured in this

and beautifully-balanced in taste and aroma.

edition. The spirit was filled into an ex-bourbon hogshead

The chosen second-fill remade hogshead cask was filled on 19th November 1968 and yielded 145 bottles at a natural strength of 41.9% alcohol by volume. This expression is unchillfiltered and, like all Glenrothes’ bottlings, boasts a beautiful natural colour.

Creamy hints of mascarpone and orange blossom, offset with leathery and spicy dryness is characteristic of this

cask on July 6th 1970 and only transferred to glass on April 2nd 2012, when its strength had reduced naturally to 40.6% alcohol by volume. This cask yielded just 179 bottles, making this bottling a rare classic, appreciated and coveted by whisky aficionados.

Characterized by a palate that is lightly peppery and citrusy, each sip lingers on with a dark chocolate finish.

single cask of extreme complexity.

SI NGL E C A SK 19 6 9 A beautifully-balanced, elegant and well-mannered single malt that boasts a peerless texture, the Single Cask 1969 embodies The Glenrothes’ hallmarks of quality and purity.

The chosen refill hogshead cask was filled on 10th July 1969 and yielded 133 bottles at a natural strength of 42.9% alcohol by volume.

The flavor of liquorice and barely sugar is balanced by mouth-watering lemon, lime, coriander, Indonesian pepper and yuzu citrus notes.

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BRUGA L Brugal was founded in 1888 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

by D. Andres Brugal. A Spaniard by birth, whose goal was to create only the finest Caribbean rum. He succeeded. His expertise in the art of rum making has been passed through five generations of the Brugal family, the Maestros Roneros, who are the guardians of our rums, making sure every bottle produced has gained the privilege to post Brugal on it.

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B RU G A L PA PÁ A N D R É S

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Once created and enjoyed only by the Brugal family, Papá Andrés is now a treasured secret presented to rum drinkers, connoisseurs and collectors alike as a new expression of extraordinary quality to savour.

Affectionately named after Brugal’s company founder, Don Andres Brugal, Papá Andrés is a line of precious, limited edition rum that is extracted from a carefully guarded, private reserve and blended with passion, care and expertise.

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Brugal history archives Papá Andrés 2013 Edition Intricate casing details of Papá Andrés 2013 Papá Andrés 2015 Edition

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PA PÁ A N DR É S 2 013 E DI T ION

PA PÁ A N DR É S 2 015 E DI T ION

Known by the name ‘Arcos’, the 2013 edition of Papá

Known as ‘Alegria’, the 2015 Papá Andrés Edition is named

Andrés is of a glowing golden-amber colour.

The rum is housed in a glittering crystal decanter designed

by Tridimage and created by the world-renowned crystal manufacturer, RCR in Sienna, Italy.

Every single one of this edition’s 500 units contains a booklet containing stunning photography of both the Dominican Republic and the rum crafting process captured by Carlos Spottorno.

A marriage of rums from different oak casks, aromas of caramel, wood, dried fruit and spcies intermingle delicately in its bouquet. Velvety on the palate, this well-balanced rum is characterized by its subtle, light and sweet notes.

Delicate to the nose, it is imbued with fruity overtones from the various oak casks in which it has lain. Its aroma is elegant and complex, evolving as it settles in the glass,

after the emotion of joy to celebrate a new chapter in Brugal’s 126-year history.

Jassil Villanueva Quintana, the family’s newest Master Blender and the first woman ever to hold the position, has created a sublime aged, golden-amber rum – one that is exceptionally smooth, complex and subtly sweeter.

The crystal decanter and presentation box for the edition is designed by world-renowned Spanish designer, Javier Mariscal, who created joyful, expressive illustrations inspired by the color and warmth of Brugal’s home, the Dominican Republic and its people.

Captured in each of these 1,000 bottles is an elegant medley of notes consisting of caramel, wood, dried fruit and a hint of spice. Silky on the palate, every sip is a perfect balance of vanilla and sherry.

with subtle notes of caramel, wood, dried fruit and spices.

Velvety on the palate, it is a well-balanced rum with subtle light, sweet notes and a long, smooth and refined finish.

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