{"id":69595,"date":"2024-01-30T14:29:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T14:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=69595"},"modified":"2024-01-30T14:29:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T14:29:47","slug":"the-macallan-unveils-tales-of-the-macallan-volume-ii-in-lalique-decanter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/the-macallan-unveils-tales-of-the-macallan-volume-ii-in-lalique-decanter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Macallan unveils ‘Tales of The Macallan Volume II’ in Lalique decanter"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Macallan’s 200th anniversary year, this remarkable whisky is a fitting tribute to founder, Alexander Reid, and his journey from teacher to whisky master.<\/p>\n

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A limited release, Tales of The Macallan Volume II will be available at The Macallan Estate, The Macallan Boutiques and premium off-trade retailers from 26th January 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE FOUNDER OF THE MACALLAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tales of The Macallan Volume II<\/strong> pays homage to Alexander Reid, founder of The Macallan. On their 200th anniversary year, this edition depicts Alexander \u2013 teacher, farmer and distiller \u2013 on his way to the ultimate mastery.<\/p>\n

Alexander established the Distillery on Easter Elchies Estate in 1824. Holding firm that small stills gave better flavour and character, he resisted the movement of the time to higher-volume stills. Curiously Small Stills remain one of the Six Pillars \u2013 and a feature of the new Distillery.<\/p>\n

This is the second edition of the prestigious Tales of The Macallan series: a collection that tells the story of The Macallan pioneers and the defining moments and decisions that have shaped their story. Distilled in 1949 and bottled in 2022, this exemplary whisky has been selected at the pinnacle of its maturation.<\/p>\n

Encased in a bespoke, hand-crafted Lalique crystal decanter, the remarkable 1949 vintage whisky honours the journey of The Macallan founder, Alexander Reid. The decanter showcases etchings of Andrew Davidson’s illustrations, while the accompanying tome features beautifully illustrated chapters by the artist.<\/p>\n

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THE ANIMATED LEGACY OF ALEXANDER REID<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrew Davidson’s enchanting illustrations are showcased in the Zoetrope animation style, an innovative cinematic technique. This style, reflective of Alexander Reid’s era, played a pivotal role in shaping the cinematic landscape.<\/p>\n

Renowned Scottish composer Craig Armstrong elevates the experience with a captivating soundtrack. His exquisitely timeless composition effortlessly embodies both ancient and modern characteristics, reflecting The Macallan’s rich heritage and the innovative vision of their founder.<\/p>\n

A subtle dance of red hues elegantly unfolds throughout, paying homage to pivotal moments in Alexander Reid’s journey. The incorporation of ‘Reid,’ meaning ‘Red’ in Scots, and the whisky’s distinct hue not only serve as symbolic threads but also echo the profound significance of the colour red in The Macallan’s narrative.<\/p>\n

This stylistic choice is a fitting tribute to the mastery of Alexander Reid and his commitment to excellence, and mirrors the masterful storytelling within this edition, which delicately unravels the extraordinary journey of Alexander Reid.<\/p>\n

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A CREATIVE COLLABORATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

The bespoke hand-crafted crystal decanter that encases this distinguished expression was created by their long-standing collaborator, master French crystal maker Lalique.<\/p>\n

Etched with depictions of Alexander Reid\u2019s journey, the decanter is secreted within an impressive 852-page tome. With chapters beautifully illustrated by Andrew Davidson, it hosts imagery from the time of Alexander Reid. Printed by Imprimerie du Marais, the book is handsewn and bound by Shepherds, Sangorski & Sutcliffe and Zaehnsdorf, London.<\/p>\n

Guided by legacy, Craig Armstrong composed a score inspired by Scottish folk instruments in Speyside during Alexander Reid’s time. The resulting soundtrack echoes The Macallan’s enduring heritage, as Armstrong, drawing from his Scottish roots, weaves a magnificent melody tracing Reid’s journey from teacher to farmer and distiller.<\/p>\n

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EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER<\/strong><\/p>\n

This remarkable single malt was carefully crafted by The Macallan Lead Whisky Maker, Euan Kennedy. Distilled in 1949 and bottled in 2022, this rare expression, with beautiful tones of bronzed oak and subtle reds, captures the spirit of Alexander Reid.<\/p>\n

Aromas of sweet woodsmoke, rich forest fruit, leafy herbs and indulgent spices will transport you to landscapes and adventures past. Just like the Distillery at Easter Elchies Estate, this liquid masterpiece recounts a timeless tale in every drop.<\/p>\n

COLOUR
\nBronzed oak<\/p>\n

NOSE
\nRich forest fruits, sweet aromatic woodsmoke, antique oak, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla pods, herbal and leafy notes, treacle toffee.<\/p>\n

PALATE
\nBlack cherries, plum jam, dark chocolate orange, almond and custard pastry, ginger sponge with hints of cloves, sweet woodsmoke and hints of loose tea leaves.<\/p>\n

FINISH
\nLong & complex, with a sweet, lingering smokiness.<\/p>\n

ABV 44.8%<\/p>\n

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In Macallan’s 200th anniversary year, this remarkable whisky is a fitting tribute to founder, Alexander Reid, and his journey from teacher to whisky master.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":69596,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2597,535,1,477,7093,7099,7097],"tags":[69,39,4356,6532,47,13919,11432,11161,2519,13920,216,103],"class_list":["post-69595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-selling-brands-in-duty-free","category-duty-free-retailers","category-latest-news","category-latest-promotions-in-duty-free","category-luxury","category-spirits","category-wines-spirits","tag-duty-free","tag-dutyfree","tag-edrington","tag-edrington-global-travel-retail","tag-malt-whisky","tag-tales-of-the-macallan-volume-ii","tag-the-macallan-boutiques","tag-the-macallan-boutiques-duty-free","tag-the-macallan-duty-free","tag-the-macallan-volume-ii","tag-travel-retail","tag-whisky"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69595"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69595\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69604,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69595\/revisions\/69604"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}