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reflects the peat smoke within the whisky and the confidence which drives The Macallan as the whisky makers boldly marry classic Macallan notes with peated whisky . A subtly smoky expression , it displays a rich natural colour of golden sunrise and is a harmonious balance of The Macallan ’ s classic character with an unexpected peated note , resulting in a complex single malt to savour .
The Macallan M Copper 2022 Release
M Copper is an ode to the Curiously Small Spirit Stills that remain key to crafting The Macallan ’ s precious spirit to this day . One of the defining features of the 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 exceptional quality . Their distinctive shape and size help to concentrate the new make spirit , creating the rich , robust character .
With a natural colour of spun gold , M Copper is a vibrant and elegant 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 . A handcrafted Lalique copper coloured crystal decanter represents the stills and reflects the authenticity which drives the brand through its dedication to innovative methods .
Lalique to bring these extraordinary expressions to life , and with Nick Knight to create a dramatic visual world for the collection .”
Silvio Denz , Chairman and CEO of Lalique , said : “ 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 . 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 .”
For each 70cl decanter , The Macallan M 2022 Release has an RRSP £ 5,000 , The Macallan M Black 2022 Release has an RRSP of £ 5,700 and The Macallan M Copper 2022 Release has an RRSP of £ 6,250 .
The Macallan M Collection will be available at Harrods , The Whisky Exchange , The Whisky Shop and Master of Malt .
Visually representing the Six Pillars , the decanters are beautiful masterpieces created in collaboration with renowned creative director , Fabien Baron and French crystal maker Lalique . Envisioned by Baron , they feature six facets while Lalique has drawn on over 130 years of mastery to bring refinement and flawless clarity . The decanters are encased in exquisite outer packaging also denoting the Six Pillars and sustainably sourced in Scotland .
The Macallan has worked with renowned luxury fashion photographer and creative visionary Nick Knight , to create a series of photography and film in his abstract and expressionistic style . Knight ’ s imagery captures the collection in blocks of ice as an homage to The Macallan ’ s intrinsic connection to nature and the River Spey which runs through The Macallan Estate .
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 and The Macallan M Collection tells the story of these unique attributes . We are dedicated to uncompromised excellence , and proud to collaborate with Fabien Baron and
For further information visit www . themacallan . com
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