The Macallan Releases TIME : SPACE COLLECTION
The Macallan has announced the TIME: SPACE COLLECTION, two unique releases created in recognition of the distillery’s 200 year anniversary.
The first release in the collection is The Macallan TIME : SPACE – a dual chamber vessel that houses two whiskies. Housed in the vessel’s outer chamber is a 1940 vintage, 84 year old single malt – the oldest whisky released by The Macallan. This vintage was created from two hand selected casks – a first fill American Oak Butt and second fill European Oak Butt – both seasoned with sherry in Jerez de la Frontera and matured in Speyside. Housed in the vessel’s central chamber is a 2018 vintage, 5 year old single malt marking a significant milestone as the first ever whisky from The Macallan’s new distillery.
The Macallan TIME: SPACE is limited to only 200 in existence, one for each year of The Macallan’s history. The vessel is displayed in an oak sculpture which has been designed to accentuate the 100% natural color of the whisky, and alternate layers of American oak and European oak have been selected to craft the display sculpture, as a homage to the brand’s commitment to sherry seasoned oak casks.
Official tasting notes for The Macallan TIME : SPACE follow:
The Macallan TIME : SPACE 1940 Vintage – Aged 84 Years (43.4% ABV):
Nose: Dark chocolate coated ginger, sticky dates and leather combine with antique oak and delicate hints of aromatic peat and ground coffee.
Palate: Charred pineapple and baked peaches lead to crystalized ginger, hints of aniseed, blackberry jam and sweet woodsmoke. Rich resinous notes linger on the palate alongside caramelized sugar.
Finish: An extremely long finish with notes of dark chocolate and toasted oak.
The Macallan TIME : SPACE 2018 Vintage – Aged 5 Years (54.9% ABV):
Nose: Vibrant notes of fresh green apple and ripe pears, leads onto rich sticky toffee, honey, vanilla custard and soft wood spice.
Palate: Golden sultanas and baked apples develop into buttery pastry dusted in icing sugar. Hints of lemon and lime follow, alongside vanilla shortbread.
Finish: A medium finish, creamy, with sweet oak.
The second release in the collection is The Macallan TIME : SPACE Mastery, a single malt created from 14 cask types and bottled at 43.6% ABV. It exhibits distinct influences from European Oak sherry seasoned casks, American Oak sherry seasoned casks, American Oak Bourbon casks, and refill casks and is housed in a crafted circular vessel in a vibrant red presentation case.
Official tasting notes for The Macallan TIME : SPACE Mastery follow:
Nose: Sumptuous Medjool dates, sweet baked figs and rich milk chocolate accompanied by delicate hints of honey and tropical character, reminiscent of dried mango and ripe papaya. Encapsulated by complex sweet oak.
Palate: A real sweetness is evident with sherry-soaked dried fruits, orange marmalade and honeycomb. Soft spiced notes of ginger and cinnamon develop.
Finish: Bursts of caramelized pineapple and creamy vanilla linger with the exquisite balance of subtle dark chocolate and coffee.
The Macallan TIME : SPACE is available to purchase through invitation from The Macallan, with price available upon application.
The Macallan TIME : SPACE Mastery will be available to purchase from themacallan.com, subject to availability and location, as well as via The Macallan Society.
United States consumers interested in purchasing The Macallan TIME : SPACE and other limited-edition releases should contact The Macallan Client Services at clientservices@themacallan.com.
Source: prnewswire.com.