Some collections commemorate history. Others quietly become part of it. Created to mark one hundred years since the legendary The Macallan 1926— the world’ s most valuable bottle of wine or spirit ever sold at auction— the Romantica Collection is less a commemorative release than a continuation of an extraordinary story. Distilled in 1986 and matured quietly for nearly four decades in a single sherry-seasoned European oak cask, it reflects a philosophy shaped by patience, provenance, and the enduring relationship between craftsmanship and time.
A mural artist and decorative painter of international repute, Michael Dillon specialises in fantasy murals, trompe l’ oeil, decorative schemes and painted furniture. While based in Dorset and Ireland, Michael has travelled widely to undertake commissions in many other parts of Europe, North America, the West Indies and Africa. Most of his work is to be found in private residences but he has worked for the National Trust and a number of country house hotels, and clients have included Fortnum & Mason and Harrods.
The Macallan Romantica Collection Time, Bottled
Some collections commemorate history. Others quietly become part of it. Created to mark one hundred years since the legendary The Macallan 1926— the world’ s most valuable bottle of wine or spirit ever sold at auction— the Romantica Collection is less a commemorative release than a continuation of an extraordinary story. Distilled in 1986 and matured quietly for nearly four decades in a single sherry-seasoned European oak cask, it reflects a philosophy shaped by patience, provenance, and the enduring relationship between craftsmanship and time.
Michael Dillon
A mural artist and decorative painter of international repute, Michael Dillon specialises in fantasy murals, trompe l’ oeil, decorative schemes and painted furniture. While based in Dorset and Ireland, Michael has travelled widely to undertake commissions in many other parts of Europe, North America, the West Indies and Africa. Most of his work is to be found in private residences but he has worked for the National Trust and a number of country house hotels, and clients have included Fortnum & Mason and Harrods.