Scottish Whiskey brand The Macallan are marking 200 years of whisky mastery with the release of the brand’s interpretation of time travel through whisky.
Blending cutting-edge engineering and ancient craftsmanship within both the liquid and the vessels, Macallan’s Time : Space Collection unveils two expressions that represent time travel with the past and future combined.
“It was an absolute privilege to be able to reach back in time and select stock from the 1940’s to honour and celebrate our 200-year anniversary,” explained Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker, The Macallan.
“As a Whisky Mastery Team, our roles are unique in the sense that we get to time travel – selecting whisky from the past crafted by our predecessors, whilst simultaneously laying down casks for future generations of whisky makers and consumers. To nose, taste and select whisky created over eight decades ago is an exceptionally rare occasion in the life of a whisky maker and one which I will treasure.”
The first release, Time : Space presents a dual chamber vessel that includes the oldest whisky released by The Macallan at 84 Years Old, as well as a second single malt that marks the first from the brand’s new distillery.
Only 200 available (one for each year of the distillery’s past), Time: Space captures the essence of time travel—a spirit spanning incomparable craft across generations.
The vessel has been designed with two chambers to hold each of the whiskies – housed in the outer chamber is the 1940 vintage, representing the past, and a 2018 vintage from brand’s new distillery (a nod to the future) that offers hints of lemon and lime, alongside vanilla shortbread.
The two casks have been meticulously hand-selected – a first-fill American Oak Butt and a second-fill European Oak Butt – both seasoned with sherry in Jerez de la Frontera and matured peacefully surrounded by nature in Speyside, Scotland.
Bottled at 43.6% ABV, an extraordinary 84 years of maturation has produced rich natural colour, exceptional depth and richness and full, long-lasting flavour unique to this rare, aged single malt Scotch whisky.
The second release, Time : Space Mastery, is a unique single malt with layers of complexity that embraces 200 years of history. 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.
During the transition to the new Distillery in 2018, The Macallan went to exacting standards to secure the continuity of the single malt quality and signature taste.
“For the 2018 vintage, the prospect of selecting a younger cask created a lot of excitement in the sample room – it is an opportunity to give others an insight into The Macallan’s future. This marked the first year of production in our new Distillery, which is truly a significant moment to be cherished. Through a fusion of art and science, we have ensured the continuity of the character of our whisky.”
Both releases are symbolic expressions of The Macallan, shaped by an ongoing dedication to incomparable craftsmanship and creativity, while highlighting a deep connection to nature.
Jaume Ferras, Creative Director at The Macallan, said: “The introduction of Time : Space Collection is an incredible way to pay respect to our 200th anniversary by celebrating the significance of those who have come before us, yet it is also a symbol of anticipation of what is to come, as we build upon our heritage and look to times ahead.”
The whisky is housed in a crafted circular vessel representing the circle of life and the ongoing journey from the past to the future. In contrast to the subtlety of the exterior, the presentation case bursts to life with a vibrant red color – synonymous with The Macallan – and 200 spikes, for the brand’s bicentennial year, represent how nature guards what is most precious and fragile.
The release of Time; Space Collection is accompanied by a global marketing campaign, leading with two hero films that take audiences on a journey through a spiky world where time flows and nature protects what is most precious. The films follow two distinct stories, yet both highlight The Macallan’s intrinsic connection to nature through different characters, animals and plants.
On Wednesday, October 9th through Saturday, October 12th, The Macallan will also debut the Time : Space Experience, an immersive installation in New York City where consumers may purchase tickets to travel through the past, present and future of The Macallan.
Guests will enjoy cocktails crafted by Dante NYC while learning about The Macallan’s latest whisky innovations. . To purchase entry into the experience, please visit the link here.
The Macallan’s Time : Space is available to purchase through invitation from The Macallan, with price available upon application.
The Macallan’s Time : Space Mastery will be available to purchase from TheMacallan.com, subject to availability and location, as well as via The Macallan Society.
