FINE & RARE THE MACALLAN 1946 750 ML

A pillar of the Fine & Rare series, The Macallan Fine & Rare 1946 stands as one of the most historically significant and character-defining vintages ever bottled by the distillery. Distilled just after WWII, in an era when coal shortages forced distillers to use peat fires for malting, this expression captures a smoky, old-style Macallan profile that is impossible to recreate today.

Bottled in 2002 at an extraordinary 56 years old, this release is one of the most mature and revered entries in the entire Fine & Rare collection. Drawn from married hogsheads, cask 46/3M, and limited to just 350 bottle equivalents, it exemplifies the pinnacle of vintage Macallan: depth, elegance, rarity, and historical significance converging in a single bottle.

Whisky Details

• Vintage: 1946

• Age: 56 Years Old

• Year Bottled: 2002

• ABV: 44.3%

• Volume: 75cl

• Cask Type: Married Hogsheads

• Cask No.: 46/3M

• Total Outturn: 350 bottle equivalents

• Tint: 18

• Formats Available: 750ml, 700ml, 50ml

Why the 1946 Vintage Is Iconic

The year 1946 is legendary in Macallan history. With the war recently ended and coal still heavily rationed, peat was the primary fuel used to dry the barley. As a result, Macallan 1946 carries a distinct smoky, earthy character rarely found in modern Macallan releases.

This vintage is prized for:

• A unique combination of peat smoke + sherried richness

• Long, slow maturation resulting in profound complexity

• A style of Macallan that exists only in pre-1950s production

The 1946 release is often regarded as one of the most collectible and historically important Macallans ever bottled.

Collector Appeal

✔ One of the oldest age statements in the Fine & Rare lineup (56 years)
✔ Reflects a wartime/post-war production style now extinct
✔ Bottled over 20 years ago and extremely limited in circulation
✔ Stunning for investment or inclusion in top-tier whisky portfolios
✔ Recognized globally by collectors as a cornerstone Fine & Rare vintage