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The Macallan
unveils Steven Klein as the latest
edition in their Masters of Photography
series.
The Macallan has unveiled its sixth
Masters of Photography release, The
Macallan Masters of Photography Steven
Klein which is part of a ongoing special
limited edition series which showcases
the mastery and art of both photography
and whisky making. This latest edition
marks a change in creative direction,
with the master of visual ambiguity,
Steven Klein, capturing and distilling a
single moment in time through film and
imagery.
Since 2008, The Macallan has partnered
with some of the most well known
photographers in the industry like Annie
Lebowitz, Elliott Erwitt and Mario
Testino to marry the art of whisky
making with their incredible
interpretations of the world of The
Macallan. This year, The Macallan
Masters of Photography series partnered
with Steven Klein to explore an
ingredient fundamental in the making of
The Macallan: time. The unspoken fourth
ingredient in The Macallan as each
bottle of whisky captures a moment in
time; to be enjoyed in the future - but
always rooted to a time in the past.
The Macallan say that to portray this distinctive piece, The
Macallan Master Whisky Maker, Bob
Dalgarno, has created a whisky which reveals a very
specific and unusual character and
flavour, itself capturing a moment in
time, mirroring Bob Dalgarno's own
interpretation of Steven Klein's work.
Inspired by the past, and
uncharacteristic for The Macallan,
peated notes represent the smokiness of
the industrial setting of Klein's film.
Some of the rare Macallan whiskies of
that era were indeed peated in profile.
The whisky also represents The
Macallan's first ever use of casks
previously used for Rioja wine, which
provides flavors of sweet berries and
spices, along with an unusual pinkish
red color, again reflective of the
artist's imagery. The result, a whisky
with sweetness and vibrancy unseen
before in any Macallan.
Steven Klein commented, "This project
has given me the chance to create a film
and a special edition bottle and box.
This was a true merging of artist and
commerce, where I had great support from
the team at Macallan in this endeavour."
Klein continued "My intention was to
examine a world standing still through a
moving camera. Typically with
consumption of alcohol, there is always
an abundance of movement. I thought what
if it had all stopped for a moment and I
could take a closer look at it. The idea
is the perception of time. I used one of
my favourite designers, Thom Brown, for
the characters because I believe his
clothes are bridged between the past and
future in a great way."
Klein distills a moment in time through
his distinctive and disruptive lens to
create a short film and ten individual
images of an incredible tableau. This
edition is paired with a whisky of such
standout quality, itself capturing an
ultimate Macallan moment, limited to
only 1,000 bottles worldwide.
As you would expect for a high end
premium single malt whisky,
The Masters of Photography: Steven Klein
edition is presented in a stunning black
case containing the limited edition
whisky and one of ten different Steven
Klein exclusive signed prints. A
striking horse's head bottle stopper,
along with a range of custom barware
tools to create special serves and
flavour experiences are also included,
inspired by the most innovative trio in
the world of cuisine, the Roca brothers
of El Celler de Can Roca in Spain and
ultimately, Klein's own dark and
glamorous style.
The Macallan Masters of Photography
Steven Klein will retail
at approximately $2,995 USD, with only
100 bottles allocated to the USA. For
purchasing inquiries, please email:
Inquiries.us@themacallan.com
You will find the current Johnnie Walker
whisky range available from
specialist online whisky retailers such
as
Master of
Malt
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