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New The Macallan Collection Focuses Upon Building Blocks Of This Brand

The folks behind The Macallan recently launched The Macallan M Collection, a range of limited release single malt whiskies which focus upon the brand’s so called Six Pillars.

The new The Macallan M Collection will consist of six expressions ultimately, each focused upon these Six Pillars. These are described as being “the foundation stones that account for The Macallan’s distinctive and exceptional whiskies and comprise Natural Colour, Mastery, Curiously Small Spirit Stills, The Estate, Exceptional Oak Casks and Sherry Seasoning.”

The first three expressions are the 2022 editions of M and M Black and the brand-new M Copper, which is said to pay tribute to the copper stills utilised by The Macallan since it was founded in 1824. More brand notes on each are as follows:

The Macallan M Collection
The Macallan M Collection (Image via The Macallan)

The Macallan M 2022 Release

M embodies Natural Colour, a result of The Macallan’s commitment to craftsmanship and dedication to using the finest, 100% natural ingredients and sherry seasoned oak casks. A rare spirit epitomising transparency, it has matured in a small number of hand-selected casks and is encased in a handcrafted Lalique crystal decanter showcasing the whisky’s natural rich amber hue. M reveals the distillery’s classic sherry seasoned, full-flavoured character imparting notes of chocolate, rich dried fruit and spice.

The Macallan M Black 2022 Release

M Black represents The Macallan’s dedication to Mastery and unwavering trust in its craft. Rare, black ended sherry seasoned oak casks holding peated spirit have been selected by the Whisky Mastery Team to create this unique expression. The handcrafted Lalique black crystal decanter reflects the peat smoke within the whisky and the confidence which drives The Macallan whisky makers as they boldly marry classic Macallan notes with peated whisky. A subtly smoky expression, it displays a rich natural colour of golden sunrise and balances The Macallan’s classic character with an unexpected peated note.

The Macallan M Copper 2022 Release

M Copper reflects the Curiously Small Spirit Stills that are a defining feature of The Macallan’s 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 quality and 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 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 also reflects the stills and the authenticity which drives the brand through its dedication to innovative methods.

Jaume Ferras, Global Creative Director for The Macallan, said in a prepared statement that “our Six Pillars foundation stones embody all that is unique to The Macallan, together underpinning the renowned quality and rich character of our whisky. The Macallan M Collection tells the story of these unique attributes and our dedication to uncompromised excellence.”

Plans call for The Macallan M Collection to be available worldwide in both domestic and travel retail markets including The Macallan Estate, The Macallan Airport Boutiques, selected luxury hotels and bars and premium retailers around the world. For each 70cl decanter, The Macallan M 2022 Release prices at $6,750 / £5,000, The Macallan M Black 2022 Release hits at $7,600 / £5,700 and The Macallan M Copper 2022 Release drops at $8,500 / £6,250.

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