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Craftsmanship, mastery and beauty at the service of spirits and glass design.
The brands The Macallan and Lalique They have already completed the sixth work of the Collection of Whiskey and Decanters of the Six Pillars of The Macallan in Lalique.
It is a decanter called Unmatched Spirit, which represents the closing chapter of the story about the foundations of The Macallan, and the elements that define the character of this extraordinary single malt whiskey. Not surprisingly in 2015, it was number 1 on the list of the most valuable whiskey brands sold at auction.
This collaboration demonstrates the strong bond that has existed for decades between the Scottish The Macallan and the legendary French glass house Lalique has given and will continue to bear fruit, such as the launch of Unmatched Spirit, which is the name of the product, will be limited to 450 liquor stores worldwide.
It is a product that perfectly represents the intense aromatic spirit that surrounds the heart of the Scottish decanter, portraying the intensity of oak barrels and developing a mystical natural color.
This sixth decanter and latest release continues to showcase the unbreakable union of the masters of Lalique and The Macallan to create spectacular art objects.
From the 50 years of the first decanter to the 65 of the latter, it has left luxury and detail in each of the 55, 57, 60 and 62-year-old versions, without neglecting in any case the excellent combination of glass and malt.
The Unmatched Spirit of Macallan & Lalique
Inside it houses a 65 year old whiskey, one of the oldest and most exceptional made by the distillery on the banks of the River Spey in the Highlands.
An excellent aging and maturation in unbeatable oak barrels, which give it a dark walnut color, and develops an extremely balanced aroma with comforting notes of vanilla stick from Madagascar dipped in honey, cinnamon and Moroccan dates.
Its taste is sensual with a medium body with hints of ground black pepper, cloves and delicate roasted cocoa beans, providing a very long and deep finish with hints of honey and dark chocolate.
With an alcoholic volume of 46.3%, this distilled luxury is for sale for a not inconsiderable € 35.000.
The common product symbolizing the most valuable spirit in the world, hence its name of Unmatched Spirit, and has been designed based on the iconic inverted triangle of the bottle of the whiskey, present since the XNUMXth century.
The craftsmanship that René Lalique’s legacy brings to the container is a clear enhancement, and is presented as a detailed and meticulous carving work in the style of the best perfume bottles that highlights the delicious content that The macallan has developed for the occasion, after several decades of maturation.