A rare “forgotten” cask of Macallan whisky, bought for just £5,000, is expected to set a world record price as it opens for bids on a popular whisky auction site.
The cask, which was filled on May 5, 1988, has been held in bond at The Macallan Distillery for almost 34 years.
The 374-litre refill butt is expected to break the record set in 2021 by Bonham’s for the sale of a 30-year-old re-racked Sherry hogshead from Macallan, which fetched $574,000 (£439,500).
