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The Macallan
has unveiled The Macallan M Collection
2022 Editions, as you would have
expected there is The Macallan M and The Macallan
M Black expressions, these are joined by
a brand-new expression The Macallan
M Copper.
The Macallan has unveiled The
Macallan M Collection 2022 Editions, the
latest instalment in their range of
limited release single malt whiskies
which celebrates the brand’s acclaimed
'Six Pillars', which is the foundation
stones that account for The Macallan’s
distinctive range of whiskies and
comprise of Natural Colour, Mastery,
Curiously Small Spirit Stills, The
Estate, Exceptional Oak Casks and of
course Sherry Seasoning.
The first two Macallan M Collection
expressions for 2022 are as fans of the
iconic sherried dram would expect, The
Macallan M and The Macallan M Black,
these are joined by a third expression
the brand-new The Macallan M Copper,
which pays tribute to the unique copper
stills utilised by The Macallan since it
was founded in 1824.
The Macallan M 2022 Release
M embodies Natural Colour, a result of
The Macallan’s commitment to
craftsmanship and dedication to using
the finest, 100% natural ingredients and
sherry seasoned oak casks. A rare spirit
epitomising transparency, it has matured
in a small number of hand-selected casks
and is encased in a handcrafted Lalique
crystal decanter showcasing the whisky’s
natural rich amber hue. The Macallan say
that M reveals the
distillery’s classic sherry seasoned,
full-flavoured character imparting notes
of chocolate, rich dried fruit and
spice.
The Macallan M Black 2022 Release
M Black represents The Macallan’s
dedication to Mastery and unwavering
trust in its craft. Rare, black ended
sherry seasoned oak casks holding peated
spirit have been selected by the Whisky
Mastery Team to create this unique
expression. The handcrafted Lalique
black crystal decanter reflects the peat
smoke within the whisky and the
confidence which drives The Macallan
whisky makers as they boldly marry
classic Macallan notes with peated
whisky. The Macallan describe this as a subtly smoky expression
which
displays a rich natural colour of golden
sunrise and balances The Macallan’s
classic character with an unexpected
peated note.
The Macallan M Copper 2022 Release
M Copper reflects the Curiously Small
Spirit Stills that are a defining
feature of The Macallan’s distillation
process. They represent a pivotal moment
in whisky-making history as when most
moved to larger, higher production
copper stills, The Macallan focused on
quality and their distinctive shape and
size help to concentrate the new make
spirit, creating the rich, robust
character.
The Macallan tells me that the new
Macallan M Copper with a natural colour of spun gold is a vibrant expression which
brings the flavours created in the
stills to the fore. It has a buttery,
viscous mouth coating and is bursting in
fruitiness with a hint of sweet malty
flavour. Presented in a handcrafted Lalique copper
coloured crystal decanter which also reflects
the stills and the authenticity which
drives the brand through its dedication
to innovative methods.
To mark the launch of the collection,
The Macallan has worked with luxury
fashion photographer and creative
visionary Nick Knight, to create a
series of photography and film in his
abstract and expressionistic style.
Jaume Ferras, Global Creative Director
for The Macallan, said: "Our Six Pillars
foundation stones embody all that is
unique to The Macallan, together
underpinning the renowned quality and
rich character of our whisky. The
Macallan M Collection tells the story of
these unique attributes and our
dedication to uncompromised excellence."
You will need deep pockets if you want
to taste any of the three Macallan M
2022 Editions, each is presented in a
70cl decanter, The Macallan M 2022
Release has an RRSP of $6,750 / £5,000,
The Macallan M Black 2022 Release has an
RRSP of $7,600 / £5,700 and The Macallan
M Copper 2022 Release has an RRSP of
$8,500 / £6,250.
The Macallan M Collection will be
available from today, 20th June 2022, in
both domestic and travel retail markets
including The Macallan Estate, The
Macallan Airport Boutiques specialist online whisky retailers
such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop
and
Hard To Find Whisky
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