The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan M Assortment, a variety of limited-edition single malt Scotch whiskies that commemorate the model’s Six Pillars. The Six Pillars are the inspiration stones that specify the distillery’s strategy to whisky and comprise “pure shade, mastery, curiously small spirit stills, the property, distinctive oak casks, and sherry seasoning,” says a press launch.
The Macallan M Assortment options an array of colours embodying these distinctive attributes and reflecting the feelings that drive the model. The primary three expressions are the 2022 editions of the beforehand launched M and M Black and the brand-new M Copper, which pays tribute to the distinctive copper stills utilized by The Macallan because it was based in 1824.
The Macallan M 2022 Launch
M embodies Pure Colour, a results of The Macallan’s dedication to craftsmanship and its dedication to utilizing the best, 100% pure substances and distinctive sherry seasoned oak casks. A uncommon spirit epitomizing the thought of transparency, the whisky glistens in a handcrafted Lalique crystal decanter.
Matured in a small variety of hand-selected casks, M showcases The Macallan’s wealthy pure shade, whereas the clear decanter displays honesty as there isn’t any synthetic coloring. With a wealthy amber hue, M reveals the distillery’s traditional sherry seasoned, full-flavored character imparting notes of chocolate, wealthy dried fruit and spice.
- Nostril: Candy black cherry and demerara sugar with a sensorial mixture of polished oak and leather-based, softened with hints of indulgent chocolate and vanilla
- Palate: Natural notes of liquorice and tea leaves mixed with clean crème anglaise and chocolate orange with a touch of wooden spice
- End: Wealthy dried fruit and decadent darkish chocolate
- ABV: 45%
The Macallan M Black 2022 Launch
M Black represents The Macallan’s dedication to Mastery and unwavering belief in its craft. Uncommon, black ended casks holding peated spirit have been meticulously chosen by the Whisky Mastery Workforce who’ve continued to push the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship to create this distinctive expression.
The spirit matured within the sherry seasoned oak casks has gathered depth and distinction over time and the handcrafted Lalique black crystal decanter displays the peat smoke inside the whisky and the arrogance which drives The Macallan because the whisky makers marry traditional Macallan notes with peated whisky. A subtly smoky expression, it shows a wealthy pure shade of golden dawn and is a harmonious stability of the model’s traditional character with an surprising peated notice, leading to a fancy single malt to savor.
- Nostril: Recent apple, pear and citrus mixed with candy dates creating right into a delicate mild peat
- Palate: Candied oranges, charred peaches and honeyed fig mixed with sultana, decadent darkish chocolate, rising right into a warming peat and spiced ginger
- End: Lengthy peat smoke and candy raisin
- ABV: 46%
The Macallan M Copper 2022 Launch
M Copper is an ode to the Small Spirit Stills that stay key to crafting The Macallan’s whisky. One of many defining options of the distillation course of, they symbolize a pivotal second in whisky-making historical past as when most moved to bigger, increased manufacturing copper stills, The Macallan targeted on distinctive high quality. Their distinctive form and measurement assist to pay attention the brand new make spirit, creating the wealthy, sturdy character.
With a pure shade of spun gold, M Copper is a vibrant and chic expression which brings the flavors created within the stills to the fore. It has a buttery, viscous mouth coating and is bursting in fruitiness with a touch of candy malty taste. A handcrafted Lalique copper coloured crystal decanter represents the stills and displays the authenticity which drives the model by its dedication to progressive strategies.
- Nostril: Candy banana, pear and white peach mixed with malty biscuit, marshmallow and vanilla with a touch of citrus lemon.
- Palate: Pear drops, caramelized banana and sherbet, creating into malt and spiced oak
- End: Lengthy, clean toasted oak
- ABV: 42%
Visually representing the Six Pillars, the decanters are created in collaboration with inventive director Fabien Baron and French crystal maker Lalique. Envisioned by Baron, they function six sides whereas Lalique has drawn on over 130 years of mastery to convey refinement and flawless readability. The decanters are encased in outer packaging additionally denoting the Six Pillars and sustainably sourced in Scotland.
“It’s an honor to work with The Macallan – our long-standing accomplice for 16 years – to appreciate this beautiful assortment and showcase our shared sense of mastery, craftsmanship and heritage,” mentioned Silvio Denz, Chairman and CEO of Lalique. “The decanters are utterly distinctive on the earth of decanters, very tough to supply due to their form and Lalique’s masters of crystal have relished making use of their most advanced abilities to convey Fabien Baron’s inventive imaginative and prescient to life.”
The Macallan additionally labored with famend luxurious trend photographer and artistic visionary Nick Knight to create a collection of images and movie in his summary and expressionistic type. Knight’s imagery captures the gathering in blocks of ice as a homage to The Macallan’s intrinsic connection to nature and the River Spey which runs by The Macallan Property.
“Our Six Pillars basis stones embody all that’s distinctive to The Macallan, collectively underpinning the famend high quality and wealthy character of our whisky and The Macallan M Assortment tells the story of those distinctive attributes,” commented Jaume Ferras, International Inventive Director for The Macallan. “We’re devoted to uncompromised excellence, and proud to collaborate with Fabien Baron and Lalique to convey these extraordinary expressions to life, and with Nick Knight to create a dramatic visible world for the gathering.”
The Macallan M Assortment will start to roll-out worldwide beginning on June 20, 2022 in each home and journey retail markets together with The Macallan Property, The Macallan Airport Boutiques, choose luxurious lodges, bars, and premium retailers.
For every 750ml decanter, The Macallan M 2022 Launch is priced at $6,750, The Macallan M Black 2022 Launch is available in at $7,750, and The Macallan M Copper 2022 Launch prices $8,500.
For extra info, head over to the model’s official web site.
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