The Macallan Meets the McCartney’s in a Creative Lifestyle Collab
BY SOPHIE CHUNG
A warming side piece during cuffing season.
12 JUNE - 2024
It’s a lifestyle choice.
When one thinks of Scotland, it is the enchanting landscape of mist-shrouded mountains, vast glistening lochs, wave-battered cliffs, rolling lowland meadows and of course, the spirit of Scottish national identity, whisky, that comes to mind. That and Gerard Butler.
The art of distilling is a 500 year old manifestation of Scotch creativity and craftsmanship. Originally lauded as a symbol of masculinity, entrepreneurship and freedom, the national tipple is approaching the zenith of global commoditisation.
The Macallan
Of the many distilleries in Scotland across its five regions, The Macallan is arguably the most sought after by collectors. As a Speyside Scotch, it sets itself apart from the rest with its scrupulous dedication in sustainably sourcing its barrels and wood management to create a darker, oakier and richer flavour profile that is unmatched.
This year marks two centuries of The Macallan legacy. And through this 200 years young birthday campaign, we’ve been gifted launch after launch from the brand that signifies luxury and exclusivity. This time around, the McCartney sisters have been onboarded for a quintessentially Scottish collaboration for the third edition of The Harmony Collection, the limited annual release which spotlights The Macallan’s innovation for packaging by injecting another purposeful life to used materials.
Last year, for the second release, The Macallan teamed up with the Roca Brothers - the Ethiopian Arabica bean was used as inspiration to create the most delectably smoothe drop with notes of espresso, dark chocolate and sweet oak while the otherwise discarded coffee bean husk was used to create the gift box. This was the moment when The Macallan became ‘my drink,’ my go-to daily neat nightcap to melt away the tension of the day or to just celebrate my existence with a candy-like tipple.
The Macallan
For the third installment, Stella and Mary McCartney are united with The Macallan by curiosity, respect and admiration for the natural world. As an ode to Scotland and those who stood upon them for generations, The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow and Green Meadow are creations that stem from the sisters’ memories of the Scottish countryside.
The first artistic union of the McCartney sisters, ‘TOGETHER: A Collection for The Macallan by Stella and Mary McCartney’ introduces a limited-edition collection, comprising 11 lifestyle pieces. Each piece is a testament to craftsmanship and precision and as such, this collection has pushed the boundaries of what a luxury lifestyle means. In variations of amber, red and green, the handmade glassware is coloured using natural minerals, brass ice stamps have hand-painted ceramic handles and a brass acorn napkin weight tributes the oak casks. A labour of love and artisanal perfection, it would only set you back a modest amount of £10,000.
The Macallan
As for the juice itself, Amber Meadow is like a warm hug from the inside out. Reminiscent of picturesque barley fields and warm meadows on a summer’s eve, you will detect fresh citrus fruits, honeysuckle, vanilla and coconut on the nose. “On tasting, notes of oak, lemon, melon are prominent, accompanied by flavours of classic scone and almond with green tea, before giving way to a rich and sweet long finish, “ Steven Bremner, Whisky Maker, says.
To further demonstrate the sustainable commitments, the presentation boxes and bottle labels have been crafted from discarded meadow cuttings - an elegant use of nature’s materials at its end of life cycle.
The Macallan
During the cooler season where the coastal winds will chill us to the bone and the never ending rain will keep us locked indoors, Amber Meadow is the perfect company to briefly sweep us away into the idyllic Scottish summer in the grasslands. Rich, sweet and complex, this sherry seasoned dram will be my only side piece during cuffing season. Period.
The Macallan
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