The Macallan Horizon is presented in a unique bespoke glass vessel , a material intrinsic to both The Macallan and Bentley , designed to be displayed horizontally , challenging the conventions of traditional whisky bottling . An aluminium ribbon envelops the glass and is precision engineered to Bentley ’ s exacting standards , in homage to this key material used in the sculptural foundation and bodywork of a Bentley motorcar .
The vessel is encased in a sculpture lined with the finest low carbon leather , expertly crafted , in a chestnut colourway to ornately finish and protect the precious whisky . A surrounding recycled copper frame is precision engineered and includes copper from the stills previously used by The Macallan , prior to the internationally acclaimed Distillery being unveiled in 2019 .
Another material integral to both brands in included through an inlay of oak wood on the closure – crafted from one of the six casks used in the maturation of this whisky and inspired by the aesthetics of the Bentley Drive Dynamic Control rotary dial . The sculpture is finished with Bentley ’ s Crown Cut Walnut veneer , a specification meticulously developed for its vehicles .
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