A SHOWCASE of SPIRITS and TEMPTATIONS
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“ The Macallan and Charles Rennie Mackintosh share a reverence for nature, a guiding force in artistry and craftsmanship and this is showcased within the Tree of Life by The Macallan across both releases. We have been able to take inspiration from Mackintosh’ s idiosyncratic depictions of nature and reflect this in the exemplary art of whisky making, creating two exceptional new whisky releases.”
Jaume Ferras, Creative Director, The Macallan
THE MACALLAN CRAFTS THE TREE OF LIFE, A TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC LEGACY OF CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH
The Tree of Life, a 46 Years Old single malt, represents the intertwining legacies of The Macallan and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, both deeply rooted in nature
Introducing The Tree of Life Collection, featuring two extraordinary, limited-edition single malt Scotch whiskies by The Macallan crafted in homage to the enduring legacy of visionary Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Recognising a shared devotion to creativity and craftsmanship, the two expressions – The Tree of Life by The Macallan and Art is the Flower – have both been meticulously crafted to honour the circularity of nature and draw inspiration from Mackintosh’ s iconic 1902 stainedglass panel,‘ The Spirit of the Rose.’
The rarer of the two releases, The Tree of Life by The Macallan is a 46 Years Old single malt Scotch whisky. It was crafted from two sherry seasoned oak casks from 1979 that matured peacefully across the decades in Speyside, Scotland. The whisky’ s complex profile not only reflects its maturity but also resembles a key moment in Mackintosh’ s life. At 46 years old he travelled to the countryside to take a break from architecture and reconnect with nature, and produced some of his finest art. Together, the release tells a story of artistry, inspiration and the spirit of Mackintosh’ s craftsmanship.
With only 112 decanters available globally, the whisky rests in a beautiful Lalique crystal vessel finished with a crystal rose stopper inspired by‘ The Spirit of the Rose.’ An exquisite sculpture envelops the vessel, inspired by the intricate metalwork Mackintosh designed to adorn his architecture.
Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker, The Macallan, said: " This exceptional 46 Years Old single malt, selected to mark the age that Mackintosh reconnected with nature, offers a unique, vibrant and complex expression of The Macallan matured in sherry seasoned oak casks. Tropical fruits charred over smouldering peat embers are balanced with complex wood spice. Notes of antique oak are characteristic of higher aged expressions from The Macallan and evoke Mackintosh’ s unique designs crafted from wood, in Scotland, many years ago.”
Complementing this exceptional release is The Macallan Art is the Flower, a single malt Scotch whisky showcasing the exemplary art of whisky making. This expression is inspired by Mackintosh’ s extraordinary depictions of nature in architecture and art, namely his interior design piece,‘ The Spirit of the Rose’ stained glass-panel. This whisky evokes Mackintosh’ s time in Europe and presents a deep-coloured expression with naturally developed flavours, de-
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