The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan M Assortment, a variety of restricted launch single malt whiskies which celebrates the model’s acclaimed Six Pillars. The Six Pillars are the inspiration stones that account for The Macallan’s distinctive and distinctive whiskies and comprise Pure Coloration, Mastery, Curiously Small Spirit Stills, The Property, Distinctive Oak Casks and Sherry Seasoning.
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 Coloration, a results of The Macallan’s dedication to craftsmanship and its dedication to utilizing the best, 100% pure components and distinctive sherry seasoned oak casks. A uncommon spirit epitomizing the concept of transparency, the whisky glistens in a handcrafted Lalique crystal decanter.
Matured in a small variety of hand-selected casks, M proudly showcases The Macallan’s wealthy pure coloration, whereas the clear decanter displays honesty as there isn’t any synthetic coloring. With a wealthy amber hue, M reveals the distillery’s basic sherry seasoned, full-flavored character imparting notes of chocolate, wealthy dried fruit and spice.
- 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 Crew 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 boldness which drives The Macallan because the whisky makers boldly marry basic Macallan notes with peated whisky. A subtly smoky expression, it shows a wealthy pure coloration of golden dawn and is a harmonious steadiness of The Macallan’s basic character with an surprising peated be aware, leading to a posh single malt to savor.
- The Macallan M Copper 2022 Launch
M Copper is an ode to the Curiously Small Spirit Stills that stay key to crafting The Macallan’s treasured spirit to today. 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 centered on distinctive high quality. Their distinctive form and dimension assist to pay attention the brand new make spirit, creating the wealthy, sturdy character.
With a pure coloration 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 way of its dedication to revolutionary strategies.
Visually representing the Six Pillars, the decanters are stunning masterpieces created in collaboration with famend 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 carry refinement and flawless readability. The decanters are encased in beautiful outer packaging additionally denoting the Six Pillars and sustainably sourced in Scotland.
Silvio Denz, Chairman and CEO of Lalique, mentioned: “It’s an honor to work with The Macallan – our long-standing companion for 16 years – to understand this beautiful assortment and showcase our shared sense of mastery, craftsmanship and heritage. The decanters are fully distinctive on this planet of decanters, very troublesome to supply due to their form and Lalique’s masters of crystal have relished making use of their most advanced expertise to carry Fabien Baron’s inventive imaginative and prescient to life.”
The Macallan has additionally labored with famend luxurious vogue 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 way of The Macallan Property.
Jaume Ferras, International Artistic Director for The Macallan, mentioned: “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. We’re devoted to uncompromised excellence, and proud to collaborate with Fabien Baron and Lalique to carry 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 inns, bars and premium retailers. For every 750ml decanter, The Macallan M 2022 Launch has an SRP of $6,750, The Macallan M Black 2022 Launch has an SRP of $7,750, and The Macallan M Copper 2022 Launch has an SRP of $8,500.
