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The Macallan 2022 M Collection
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The Macallan introduces a limited range of single malts in The Macallan 2022 M Collection
To say that The Macallan commits to quality would be an understatement. Based in Scotland and founded in 1824, the distillery creates top-of-the-line single-malt whiskys guided by its six pillars namely: the spiritual home, curiously small stills, the finest cut, exceptional oak casks, natural colour and peerless spirit.
The spiritual home pays homage to the Macallan family’s highland estate, built in 1700. Here, they make use of their vast land to cultivate their own barley and the bordering river for water. the distiller likewise makes use of curiously small stills to maintain the robust flavours of the spirit and only uses the finest cut of their final distillation. Exceptional Spanish and American oak casks that are carefully crafted and seasoned allow the whiskies to mature and play a part in the natural colour the spirit maintains. Master distillers then sample a variety of casks to ensure that each one preserves a peerless spirit.
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These six pillars are once more honoured through The Macallan 2022 M Collection. “Our Six Pillars foundation stones embody all that is unique to The Macallan, together underpinning the renowned quality and rich character of our whisky,” says Jaume Ferras, global creative director for The Macallan. “The Macallan M Collection tells the story of these unique attributes.” In collaboration with French crystal maker Lalique, each pillar is visually represented through decanters designed by the renowned creative director, Fabien Baron, for the first of three in the set.
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The Macallan M Black
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Previously released in 2019, The Macallan M is encased in a transparent decanter that embodies natural colour and allows the whisky’s rich amber hue to shine through. This likewise holds a classic sherry-seasoned, full-flavoured spirit that has notes of chocolate, dried fruit and spice. The Macallan M Black was likewise first released in 2020 and represents the distiller’s dedication to the craft. A black, crystal decanter reflects the whisky’s peat smoke and exudes Macallan’s confidence, complemented by a peated note that creates complexity in the single malt.
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A brand-new addition to the M Collection is The Macallan M Copper. This expression is an ode to the curiously small stills the distiller uses to this day and commemorates a pivotal moment in whisky-making history as most have moved to larger ones. Its copper-coloured crystal decanter mirrors the stills’ hue, which houses a buttery spirit bursting in fruitiness and a tinge of sweet, malty flavour.
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The Macallan M Copper
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“It is an honour to work with The Macallan, our long-standing partner for 16 years, to realise this exquisite collection and showcase our shared sense of mastery, craftsmanship and heritage,” expresses Silvio Denz, chairman and CEO of Lalique. “The decanters are completely unique in the world of decanters, very difficult to produce because of their shape and Lalique’s masters of crystal have relished applying their most complex skills to bring Fabien Baron’s creative vision to life.”
Through the M 2022 release, The Macallan sets itself apart as a distiller with a distinct dedication to its craft. Created without compromise, each spirit mirrors the strong foundations the brand is built upon.
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