{"id":53546,"date":"2021-09-09T10:35:37","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T09:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=53546"},"modified":"2021-09-09T10:35:37","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T09:35:37","slug":"the-macallan-and-bentley-team-up-to-plan-luxury-collaborations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/the-macallan-and-bentley-team-up-to-plan-luxury-collaborations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Macallan and Bentley team up to plan luxury collaborations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and luxury British automotive manufacturer Bentley Motors have revealed a unique partnership that will build on their rich heritage to develop distinctive collaborations and further their vision of a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n

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United by a dedication to mastery, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, the two world-leading brands will share learnings from their respective industries, while pursuing the uncompromised excellence for which they are renowned.<\/p>\n

By bringing together The Macallan\u2019s mastery of whisky-making with Bentley Motors\u2019 expertise in the world of luxury cars, the collaboration will create immersive experiences and inspirational products that deliver timeless luxury balanced with a commitment to a more progressive world.<\/p>\n

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The global brand partnership was unveiled last month at The Macallan Estate in the Speyside region of Scotland, alongside the launch of a new Hybrid Bentley \u2013 the next step in Bentley\u2019s journey to become the world\u2019s leading sustainable luxury mobility company as part of its Beyond100 strategy.<\/p>\n

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Igor Boyadjian, Managing Director for The Macallan, said: \u201cThe Macallan and Bentley Motors each have a rich heritage, and shared values of mastery, craftsmanship, creativity and innovation. Our collaboration presents a remarkable opportunity to compare our time-earned knowledge and learn from each other. We will generate fresh and contemporary thinking around our consumer engagement, our exceptional experiences, and ultimately our products.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cA key focus of the partnership will be our commitment to a more sustainable future. The breath-taking natural landscape at The Macallan Estate provides the perfect platform for us to embark together on this exciting and extraordinary journey.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Jeremy Speirs, Regional Managing Director, Global Travel Retail at Edrington, added: \u201cThe Macallan has a long standing tradition of collaborating with masters of their craft and forward-looking visionaries, which has resonated strongly with global travellers and delivered a raft of excitement and innovation in the travel retail channel. Partnering with Bentley Motors \u2013 a truly iconic luxury brand which shares so many strong values with The Macallan like craftmanship, sustainability and innovation \u2013 will allow us to deliver distinctive collaborations and experiences which we look forward to sharing with our partners and consumers around the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Bentley\u2019s Chairman and Chief Executive, Adrian Hallmark, said: \u201cTransforming Bentley into the world\u2019s most sustainable luxury car company is an exciting journey, and I\u2019m delighted to be working with The Macallan with one common goal \u2013 to both lead our fields as we work towards a more sustainable future.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe will learn from each other in the coming months and years to advance our programmes together, and on the way work on some truly extraordinary experiences, projects and products. Our brands are two that share the same ethos – the passion for exceptional quality, a respect for artisanal handcraftsmanship, and now a drive towards genuine, world-leading sustainability. I\u2019m looking forward to the adventure together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Established by Alexander Reid on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland in 1824, The Macallan is renowned across the globe for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Nurtured by nature for almost 200 years, sustainability is a constant guiding principle for the brand. Its wide-reaching sustainability strategy incorporates a range of elements including giving back to communities; nurturing The Macallan Estate; progressive packaging; and partnering with sustainable suppliers.<\/p>\n

Key goals are achieving carbon neutrality on The Macallan Estate by 2030, promoting responsible sourcing and cultivating a global community of artisans. It is also committed to having a fully electric passenger vehicle fleet on The Macallan Estate by 2025. Following the partnership announcement with Bentley Motors, the brand will take delivery of two hybrid Bentleys this year.<\/p>\n

Bentley Motors was founded in London in 1919 and quickly rose to fame in the world of motorsports, before carving out an unmatched position as the pinnacle of the automotive sector, able to combine luxury and performance in a unique and unrivalled way. The world\u2019s most sought-after luxury car brand, Bentley Motors is now undergoing the biggest transformation in its 102-year history with the introduction of its ambitious Bentley 100 sustainability strategy.<\/p>\n

The partnership will initially focus on a selection of core areas, including the brands\u2019 shared journey to carbon neutrality, innovative research into the sourcing of sustainable materials, and teamwork on finding and sharing sustainable, local suppliers.<\/p>\n

It will additionally deliver a wide range of projects over the coming years, including jointly-developed products from both The Macallan and Bentley, curated customer experiences and collaborative events.<\/p>\n

For further information visit www.themacallan.com<\/a> and www.bentleymotors.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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