September 3rd 2024.
The Macallan, a renowned distillery in Speyside, has recently unveiled a rare and exceptional whisky - the 84 Year Old dram. This remarkable drink, dating back to 1940, is part of a special collection called TIME:SPACE, created to commemorate the distillery's 200th anniversary.
The 84 Year Old whisky will be presented in a unique dual chamber bottle, alongside another single malt that holds great significance for the brand. This second whisky marks the first ever release from The Macallan's new distillery, which was distilled in 2018 and aged for 5 years.
The dual chamber bottle is a masterpiece in itself, with two chambers carefully designed to hold each of the whiskies. The outer chamber houses the 1940 vintage, representing the past, while the central chamber holds the 2018 vintage, symbolizing the present and the future.
The 1940 vintage is a blend of two casks - a first fill American Oak Butt and a second fill European Oak Butt, both seasoned with sherry in Jerez de la Frontera. Bottled at 43.6% ABV, this rare gem is a testament to the craftsmanship and expertise of The Macallan's predecessors.
In contrast, the single malt housed in the central chamber is a 2018 vintage, marking a significant milestone as the first ever whisky from The Macallan's new distillery. Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker at The Macallan, expresses her delight in being able to select whisky from the past to celebrate the distillery's bicentennial anniversary.
As part of the Whisky Mastery Team, Kirsteen and her colleagues have the unique opportunity to travel through time by selecting whisky from the past, while also laying down casks for future generations to enjoy. Tasting and selecting whisky created over eight decades ago is a rare and treasured experience for any whisky maker.
The TIME:SPACE collection is not just limited to this rare 84 Year Old whisky. It also includes the 2018 vintage, which was the first year of production at the new distillery. This whisky, selected from a younger cask, offers a glimpse into The Macallan's future and is a cause for excitement in the sample room.
The Macallan's new distillery combines the art of whisky making with the latest scientific techniques to ensure the continuity of their unique whisky character. The TIME:SPACE collection is available to purchase by invitation only, with the price upon application.
The second release in the collection, TIME:SPACE Mastery, is a single malt that pays tribute to past whisky masters by featuring 14 different cask types. These include European Oak sherry seasoned casks, American Oak sherry seasoned casks, American Oak Bourbon casks, and the finest refill casks.
The whisky is presented in a beautifully crafted circular vessel, symbolizing the circle of life and the continuous journey from the past to the future. The presentation case also features 200 spikes, representing the brand's bicentennial year, created using origami techniques.
Euan Kennedy, Lead Whisky Maker for TIME:SPACE Mastery, explains that this special whisky is a result of their exploration of the full extent of their warehouses. They have carefully captured the complex influences of cask seasoning, oak origin, cask size, and distillery character in one exceptional bottle, with the elegance of European Oak at its core.
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