TimeSpirit: The Restaurant
Located in the heart of The Macallan Estate, TimeSpirit has a 24-seat capacity alongside a private dining room for more intimate experiences. The space was designed by architect David Thulstrup, who also designed the interior of the celebrated Noma restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark.
In the center of the room is the kitchen, offering guests a view into the culinary process. Additionally, an oak-paneled cellar space showcases a collection of The Macallan whiskies and sherries by El Celler de Can Roca’s sommelier, Josep Roca.
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With sweeping views of The Macallan Estate and a refined, luxurious feel, the space has been designed to immerse diners both in nature and in the story of The Macallan.
The Dining
TimeSpirit’s nine-course tasting menu is, according to a brand press release, “a gastronomic expression of The Macallan and El Celler de Can Roca’s collective playful spirit, creativity and respect for nature”. Using the culinary mastery of the Roca brothers and locally sourced Scottish ingredients, each dish is carefully curated to offer a luxurious dining experience.
Some of the dishes that will be served at TimeSpirit include:
- Distil Your World appetizers – “inspired by locations featured in The Macallan’s “Distil Your World” series, with dishes such as vegetarian haggis with whisky spiced mayonnaise, inspired by Scotland; Cured mackerel al amontillado inspired by Jerez; Pastrami, steamed brioche, sauerkraut inspired by New York; Taco with radish and mango salad inspired by Mexico City and a chicken pate with raisins and apricot inspired by London.2
- Macallan Barley – “a dish showcasing whisky ingredients with fermented barley and yeast cream.”
- From the Cask to the Chocolate – “a whisky and chocolate indulgence, featuring The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old.”
The menu will change seasonally.
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There will be both a lunch and dinner menu each day. The lunch tasting menu costs £60 per person, and the dinner tasting menu costs £95 per person.
TimeSpirit is open from Thursday to Saturday between 12:00-14:00 or 19:00-20:30, and on Sunday between 12:00-14:00.
TimeSpirit Whisky Pairings
As well as the nine-course tasting menu, diners will also be treated to curated whisky and sherry pairings. These pairings showcase the influence of sherry oak casks from Jerez on The Macallan whisky and will allow guests to sip the sherry that makes these casks so special.
The Macallan’s Hospitality
Jaume Ferràs, Creative Director at The Macallan, said: “El Celler de Can Roca has been one of The Macallan’s longest partnerships, and for over twelve years we have curated exceptional culinary creations, new products and innovations together. From our beginnings in 1824, we have had a long history with Spain and its wines – particularly Jerez, so to bring these two brands together for a permanent Dining Experience on The Macallan estate is an incredible ambition realised.
“El Celler de Can Roca’s philosophy mirrors that of The Macallan, with a deep inspiration from nature, a commitment to community and a relentless pursuit of innovation and this will be showcased for everyone to experience within the new menu – where it will take influence from the past, imagine the future and make a difference in the present, and really bring to life the collaboration between the two brands in a playful and exciting way.”
The Roca Brothers, from El Celler de Can Roca commented: “El Celler de Can Roca’s bond with Scotland is thrilling and TimeSpirit at The Macallan Estate will enable us to envisage what El Celler de Can Roca would be like on the 60th parallel north. The many trips we have made to Scotland and the inspiration we have found in its old cookery books have afforded us the chance to pay homage to Scottish cuisine.
“We have immersed ourselves in its gastronomy and produce, nourished by a compendium of history, culture, landscapes and fabulous people from a land that is apparently far away but to us is close and dear. We paid tribute to Scotland in Distilling Scotland – the cookery book we released in 2018 and documentary on Scottish cuisine, chefs and outstanding products. We have been all over the country, drinking in its spirit, devoting time to it and we would now like to share our cooking through The Macallan. We celebrate our longstanding partnership as part of The Macallan’s 200th anniversary and distil its exciting history from the kitchen.”
David Thulstrup, Architect & Designer also commented: “Creating the new restaurant for The Macallan’s new TimeSpirit was all about celebrating the story of time and craft. Natural materials like wood and stone reveal age and character, reflecting heritage, estate and site. The design is meant to honour this legacy while enhancing the experience envisioned by the Roca Brothers and the surrounding distillery.”
Rachel Walters, Director of Operations at The Macallan, said: “The opening of TimeSpirit is an incredible accomplishment for The Macallan and will offer diners something completely unique in a setting like no other. We have the finest Scottish larder on our doorstep, with a kitchen garden and a hyper-local sourcing programme, which will offer fresh, local ingredients alongside the welcoming Speyside hospitality for every guest who walks through the door.”
Stay In Speyside
If you are looking for somewhere to stay after indulging in The Macallan TimeSpirit dining experience, The Station Hotel in Rothes is perfect. The hotel recently played host to our very own Mark Littler, who thoroughly enjoyed his stay.
