The Macallan’s Time:Space Collection Honours Its Past & Celebrates Its Future
To mark 200 years, The Macallan has released two new creations to celebrate the brand’s interpretation of time travel through whisky mastery.
As The Macallan would have you know, time is of the essence when making whisky. Scotch malt whiskies are matured in oak casks for anything between three and 50 years or longer.
And for its 200th anniversary, the legendary distillery has released two new creations, which highlight its interpretation of time travel through whisky mastery. These were introduced at The Heart of The Spirit Experience in Singapore, which ran from September 7 to 22 at CQ @ Clark Quay, The Warehouses.
Time:Space, where past and present come together
With only 200 available – one for each year of The Macallan’s history – Time:Space brings to life the essence of time travel. Within its dual-chamber vessel houses a 1940 vintage, also the oldest whisky released by The Macallan. Bottled at 43.4% ABV, this results from two meticulously selected casks – first-fill American oak butt and the second-fill European oak butt – seasoned with sherry in Jerez de la Frontera. Thanks to 84 years of maturation, this rare, aged single malt Scotch whisky offers a rich hue, exceptional depth, and long-lasting flavour.
Meanwhile, held in the vessel’s central chamber is the single malt 2018 vintage. It is the first release of a whisky by The Macallan’s distillery that opened in the same year, and was bottled at 54.9% ABV. As a nod to The Macallan’s future, it also reiterates the brand’s commitment to excellence.
“It was an absolute privilege to be able to reach back in time and select stock from the 1940s to honour and celebrate our 200th year anniversary,” Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker at The Macallan, says.
“To nose, taste and select whisky distilled eight decades ago is an exceptionally rare occasion in the life of a whisky maker and one which I will treasure.” Displayed in an oak sculpture, the vessel accentuates the whisky’s 100 percent natural colour. And to pay homage to The Macallan’s signature sherry seasoned oak casks, it is crafted with alternate layers of American oak and European oak.
Time:Space Mastery, drawn from 14 cask types for remarkable complexity
An extraordinary single malt with incredible depth of aroma, texture and flavour, Time: Space Mastery highlights The Macallan’s exceptional inventory – with distinct influences from European Oak sherry seasoned casks, American Oak sherry seasoned casks, American Oak Bourbon casks, and the finest refill casks.
This expression highlights The Macallan’s unwavering commitment to protecting and nurturing its craft for the future. “Inspired by past masters, we have explored the full extent of our warehouses to capture the complex influences of cask seasoning, oak origin, cask size, and distillery character in one incredibly special bottle of whisky—with the elegance provided by European Oak sitting at its heart,” says Euan Kennedy, Lead Whisky Maker for Time:Space Mastery.
Housed in a circular vessel that evokes the enduring cycle of life and an ongoing journey from past to future, it features intricate details inspired by origami. The presentation case bursts to life with a vibrant pop of red and 200 spikes to represent the brand’s bicentennial year.
And the journey continues
Both releases symbolise The Macallan’s dedication to artisanry and creativity. For Jaume Ferras, Creative Director at The Macallan, Time:Space Collection is an incredible way to pay tribute to its 200th anniversary. It not only celebrates the accomplishments of previous generations; it is also, as he highlights, “a symbol of anticipation what is to come, as we build upon our heritage and look to the times ahead.”
Meanwhile, The Macallan’s profound connection to nature is encapsulated through two enthralling films to commemorate the release of Time:Space Collection. Visit The Macallan’s YouTube channel to watch the Time:Space Story and Time:Space Whisky Film.
Source: aplussingapore.com