The Macallan Time : Space Collection

To celebrate its 200th anniversary, The Macallan will be launching its Time : Space Collection to the Australian market. Included in the release is Time : Space, a dual chamber vessel that includes both an 84 year old expression of The Macallan, the oldest whisky ever released by the distillery, and a five year old expression distilled in 2018, the first whisky ever released from The Macallan’s new distillery. Additionally, the release will also include Time : Space Mastery, a complex whisky that features 14 unique cask types.

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.”

Bottled at 43.4%, only 200 bottles of The Macallan Time : Space 1940 Vintage have been made available globally, paying tribute to the distillery’s 200th anniversary.

“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,” said Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker at 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.”

Reflecting on the more accessible Time : Space Mastery, Lead Whisky Maker Euan Kennedy said: “Inspired by past masters, we have explored the full extent of our warehouses to capture the complex influences of cask seasoning, oak origin, cask size and distillery character in one incredibly special botlte of whisky - with the elegance provided by European Oak sitting at its heart.”

The Australian market will be receiving 200 bottles of The Macallan Time : Space Mastery, each carrying a recommended retail price of $2,700. Additionally, a single bottle of the Time : Space release will also be made available for purchase in Australia.

For all ranging inquiries contact your local Spirits Platform sales representative.

The Macallan provided the following tasting notes for the two whiskies:

TIME : SPACE

1940 Vintage | Aged 84 Years

Nose: Dark chocolate coated ginger, sticky dates and leather combine with antique oak and delicate hints of aromatic peat and ground coffee.

Palate: Charred pineapple and baked peaches lead to crystalised ginger, hints of aniseed, blackberry jam and sweet woodsmoke. Rich resinous notes linger on the palate alongside caramelised sugar.

Finish: An extremely long finish with notes of dark chocolate and toasted oak.

2018 Vintage | Aged 5 Years

Nose: Vibrant notes of fresh green apple and ripe pears, leads onto rich sticky toffee, honey, vanilla custard and soft woodspice.

Palate: Golden sultanas and baked apples develop into buAery pastry dusted in icing sugar. Hints of lemon and lime follow, alongside vanilla shortbread.

Finish: A medium finish, creamy, with sweet oak.

TIME : SPACE Mastery

Nose: Sumptuous Medjool dates, sweet baked figs and rich milk chocolate accompanied by delicate hints of honey and tropical character, reminiscent of dried mango and ripe papaya. Encapsulated by complex sweet oak.

Palate: A real sweetness is evident with sherry-soaked dried fruits, orange marmalade and honeycomb. Soft spiced notes of ginger and cinnamon develop

Finish: Bursts of caramelised pineapple and creamy vanilla linger with the exquisite balance of subtle dark chocolate and coffee.