Macallan TIME:SPACE Mastery

It may be hard to imagine today, but for much of the 20th century, Macallan was primarily a constituent malt in blends. It was not until the 1980s downturn in the market that the distillery decided to focus on its single malt brand. Fortuitously, this coincided with the crest of a wave of enthusiasm for the high quality releases that the distillery had licensed to Campbell, Hope & King and Gordon & MacPhail in the 1960s and 1970s. These remain some of the most collectible on the market. While global single malt sales volume is still lead by Speyside neighbours, Glenfiddich and Glenlivet, Macallan is easily the most sought after. So much so in fact, that they had to open a brand new distillery in 2018, a subterranean architectural masterpiece within the Easter Elchies estate, boasting 36 copper pot stills.

Released via ballot in September 2024, the Mastery is one of two expressions in the TIME:SPACE collection, which celebrates the distillery's 200th anniversary. Bottled alongside a groundbreaking 84 year old expression, and the first mature spirit from their new distillery, the collection aims to 'pay homage to the distillery's past, and embrace the future.' Each release was accompanied with a short interactive animated experience, with an original score from Scottish composer Craig Armstrong.

The Mastery is a non-age statement expression, matured in fourteen different varieties of cask; a complex combination virgin oak casks, sherry-seasoned casks, and refill casks of varing size and wood origin. The elaborate ring-shaped decanter is presented in even more elaborate box, adorned with two-hundred red paper spikes to honour the distillery's 200 years of history.

Please note due to the size and weight of this lot, it will carry a three-bottle shipping fee.