{"product_id":"macallan-40-year-red-collection","title":"The Macallan 40 Years Old, The Red Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #b82323;   \/* vibrant signature Macallan red ribbon\/label foil *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #8b1e16;   \/* rich deep crimson ruby mahogany \/ sherry oak liquid *\/\n  --mw-dark:   #160c0a;   \/* deep dark espresso oak box \/ dark leather interior *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #faf6f0;   \/* warm ivory parchment background *\/\n  --mw-panel:  #ece2d5;   \/* warm panel backdrop *\/\n  --mw-hair:   #d8c8b8;   \/* warm hairline border *\/\n  --mw-card:   #ffffff;   \/* crystal white card background *\/\n  --mw-ink:    #1a0c0a;   \/* deep oak ink text *\/\n  --mw-body:   #3a201b;   \/* rich body text *\/\n  --mw-muted:  #785b52;   \/* muted text *\/\n  --mw-dhair:  #3d1a16;   \/* dark band hairline border *\/\n  --mw-dtext:  #f8f2ec;   \/* dark band header text *\/\n  --mw-dbody:  #dccfc7;   \/* dark band body text *\/\n  --mw-dmuted: #b09b90; 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}\n\n.mw-master-container .mw-signoff{ margin-top:80px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-signoff .mw-rule{ margin-top:0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-signoff-row{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-top:20px; }\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n  .mw-master-container .mw-wrap{ padding:0 24px; }\n  .mw-master-container .mw-points{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n  .mw-master-container .mw-dark-band .mw-table-box{ padding:20px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO SECTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-topbar\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-a\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey · The Vault\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-m\"\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky · The Red Collection Anchor\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-masthead\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-kicker\"\u003eThe Macallan Distillery · Craigellachie, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-title\"\u003eThe Macallan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-city-title\"\u003e40 Years Old Red Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-subline\"\u003e48.1% ABV (96.2 Proof) · Sherry-Seasoned Oak · Aged 40 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\" style=\"margin-top:56px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stats\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e96.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eProof\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e48.1\u003csmall\u003e%\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eABV\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e700\u003csmall\u003e mL\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e40 Yrs\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eSherry Oak\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eCask Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eSpeyside\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-lede\"\u003eThe Macallan 40 Years Old anchors The Red Collection, a six-bottle range the distillery released in October 2020 running from forty to seventy-eight years. It spent four decades in sherry-seasoned oak and is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e48.1% ABV (96.2 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e with no added colour — the depth in the glass is what the wood did. Each bottle is hand-finished with its year of bottling, its number and its strength. Of the six, the 40, 50 and 60 are ongoing expressions; the 71, 74 and 78 were guest releases alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- HERO PRESENTATION IMAGE --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-img-box\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/brand-assets.edrington.com\/transform\/af7702fc-cb96-4b9a-acf0-1ab7f0fdec24\/MAC-2020-Red-Collection-Mood-Shots-3JPEGLE5000300dpi-WEB-2xl?quality=100\u0026amp;io=transform%3Afill%2Cwidth%3A560%2Cheight%3A672\" alt=\"The Macallan 40 Years Old, The Red Collection Bottle and Oak Presentation Cabinet\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-img-caption\"\u003eThe Macallan 40 Years Old, The Red Collection \u0026amp; Oak Presentation Cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 01: THE ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 01\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-points\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eForty years in sherry-seasoned oak casks, bottled at 48.1% ABV (96.2 proof) — high for a whisky of this age, which usually falls further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural colour: the distillery states the wood alone produced it, with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle is hand-finished with the year of bottling, the bottle number and the strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of six in The Red Collection, released October 2020 and all bottled that year; the 40, 50 and 60 anchor the range as ongoing expressions while the 71, 74 and 78 were guest releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e05\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name traces to founder Alexander Reid, whose surname means the red one, and to the red ribbons a later owner tied around the distillery's oldest bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 02: BRAND \u0026 DISTILLERY HERITAGE (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 02\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Macallan \u0026amp; The Red Collection Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eFour Decades of Estate Oak Maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eFounded in 1824 along the River Spey by Alexander Reid, The Macallan has built its reputation on European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks. The Red Collection pays tribute to Alexander Reid—whose surname originally meant \"the red one\"—and the historic red ribbons tied to Macallan's rarest vintage casks across two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 03: CRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026 CASK ARCHITECTURE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 03\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Cask Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eSherry-Seasoned Oak Science\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-casks\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003e40-Year Estate Maturation\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eSherry-Seasoned Oak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAged four full decades in hand-selected sherry-seasoned oak, developing natural deep mahogany color and wood spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003e48.1% ABV Natural Strength\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eNatural Cask Integrity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBottled at 48.1% ABV (96.2 Proof), retaining extraordinary palate weight and concentration without chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eHand-Finished Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eIndividual Bottle Numbering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle is hand-labeled with its specific bottling year, individual bottle number, and exact natural strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eBespoke Oak Cabinet\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eBridge of Weir Leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEncased in a hand-crafted European oak box lined with sustainably sourced red Bridge of Weir leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 04: SENSORY PROFILE \u0026 STRATEGY (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 04\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eSensory Profile \u0026amp; Strategy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eMaster Whisky Maker Tasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-acts speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eI\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange and grapefruit against dark chocolate, then antique oak and wood spice with fig and poached pear.\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon over vanilla, malt running underneath with the fig still present.\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with faint wisps of woodsmoke closing it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eII\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eForty years is where most Scotch either dries out or fades below cask strength, and 48.1% at that age is the number worth noticing — it says the casks held their grip rather than giving the whisky away. The collection it anchors was also a statement of inventory: six bottles up to seventy-eight years, released at once, which no other distillery was in a position to do. Beside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/macallan-horizon-bentley\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Bentley collaboration from the same distillery\u003c\/a\u003e, built from six casks and a collaboration, this one is the opposite proposition — one age, one wood type, nothing added. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-macallan\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethis distillery's other bottlings\u003c\/a\u003e holds the rest of the distillery's bottles and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt-scotch\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Scotch shelf\u003c\/a\u003e the wider Scotch shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 05: PRESENTATION \u0026 PROVENANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 05\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note \u0026amp; Index\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eVault Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-prov\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRed Collection Anchor Expression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eStands as the inaugural foundation of The Red Collection, preceding the 50, 60, 71, 74, and 78 Year Old releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSingle Malt Vault Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eCatalogued within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-macallan\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eThe Macallan Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eThe Vault at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eEvaluated strictly on verified liquid specifications, physical inspects, and primary distillery disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003c!-- SECOND MOOD SHOT IMAGE --\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-img-box\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/brand-assets.edrington.com\/transform\/4188bb12-c56f-45c2-b169-8e1f772b2882\/MAC-2020-Red-Collection-Mood-Shots-1JPEGLE102472dpi-WEB-2xl?quality=100\u0026amp;io=transform%3Afill%2Cwidth%3A560%2Cheight%3A672\" alt=\"The Macallan Red Collection Signature Bottle and Red Ribbon Detail\" style=\"border:1px solid var(--mw-hair); box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"mw-img-caption\" style=\"color:var(--mw-muted);\"\u003eThe Macallan Red Collection Signature Bottle \u0026amp; Red Ribbon Detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"mw-il\"\u003eCollector Index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-ir\"\u003eMAC RED 40\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdl class=\"mw-index-grid\"\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eDistillery\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003eThe Macallan Distillery\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eSeries Position\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003eThe Red Collection Anchor\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eCategory\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003e96.2 Proof (48.1% ABV)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003e40 Years\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eCask Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003e100% Sherry-Seasoned Oak\u003c\/dd\u003e\n          \u003c\/dl\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-hublink\"\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-macallan\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe complete The Macallan collection in Midnight Whiskey's vault\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 06: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 06\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-table-box\"\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003ePRODUCER \/ DISTILLERY\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eThe Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCATEGORY\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky (Highland \/ Speyside)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSERIES\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eThe Red Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAGE STATEMENT\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e40 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003ePROOF \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e96.2 Proof \/ 48.1% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCASK TYPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eHand-Selected Sherry-Seasoned Oak Casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCOLOUR\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e100% Natural Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWHISKY MAKER\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eKirsteen Campbell\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eREGION\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFORMAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e700 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eMAC-RED-40Y-700\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--mw-dmuted); margin-top:10px;\"\u003e† Specifications and details verified directly from physical bottle inspects and producer disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 07: RECORDS \u0026 ASSURANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 07\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecords \u0026amp; Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe whisky was laid down in sherry-seasoned oak and left, which at The Macallan means casks seasoned to order in Spain rather than bought second-hand — the distillery's long-standing argument is that wood, not distillation, does most of the work. Four decades of it produced both the colour and the strength here: nothing was added to darken the whisky, and the spirit still came out at 48.1%, which is unusually high for the age and points to casks that held rather than leaked. Bottling took place in 2020 alongside the other five whiskies in the collection, each finished by hand with its own year, number and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow many whiskies are in The Macallan Red Collection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSix, released together in October 2020: 40, 50 and 60 years old as ongoing expressions, joined by 71, 74 and 78 year old guest releases. All six were bottled by the distillery that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eDoes The Macallan 40 Year Old have the illustrated Javi Aznarez label?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNo. Only two sets of The Red Collection carry the artist's illustrated labels — one held in the distillery's archives, the other sold at auction in October 2020. Standard release bottles, including this one, carry the standard label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhy is it called The Red Collection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe distillery traces the colour to its founder Alexander Reid, whose surname means the red one, and to the red ribbons a later owner tied around its oldest bottlings to mark their age and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-signoff\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-signoff-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-a\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey · The Vault\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-m\"\u003eThe Macallan Distillery · 40 Years Old Red Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMPONENT 4 — AI-COMPATIBILITY LAYER (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cscript 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