Although due to be released mid July you can pre-order yours here now. Follow the link for more information. Limited stock coming in, don’t miss out! £73
The Macallan M: Mastery in the Power of Three
An exquisite creation born of a collaboration between three masters: The Macallan, Fabien Baron & Lalique
The Macallan presents M: a masterpiece born of a collaboration between three masters of their crafts. The Macallan has partnered with renowned creative director Fabien Baron and crystal masters Lalique with a single objective: to create the world’s most sophisticated single malt whisky, contained in a beautifully designed and meticulously crafted crystal decanter.
Brought to conception by creative director Fabien Baron; brought to life by Lalique’s mastery of crystal; and brought to purpose by The Macallan’s sublime and highly complex whisky, M is the ultimate reward for the most discerning of whisky connoisseurs.
Just 1,750 crystal decanters of M, each engraved with its own individual number, will be released worldwide in 2013.
Capturing the expressive aesthetic of Fabien Baron’s illustrious creative vision, M’s tall, slim dimensions and geometric form challenge the perceptions of traditional decanter design. Its sharp, angular facets gave inspiration to the name M itself, selected by Baron as a typographic representation of the decanter’s striking design.
Its six striking facets are Baron’s homage to The Macallan’s heritage, reflecting the six pillars at the heart of its ethos: The Spiritual Home – the breathtaking 390-acre Macallan Estate where every drop of M is created; the distillery’s Curiously Small Stills, whose unique shape gives the spirit its fruity, full-bodied character; The Finest Cut, the 16% of the new make spirit, the smallest figure in the industry, selected for maturation; Exceptional Oak Casks, acquired and cared for without thought to the cost, infusing every drop with distinctive aroma and flavour; Natural Colour created solely through the interaction between spirit and wood; and The Peerless Spirit, marking The Macallan’s unsurpassed place in the hearts of the world’s most discerning consumers.
Lalique has drawn on 150 years of mastery, and its long standing relationship with The Macallan brand, to bring refinement and flawless clarity to M. Fashioned in highest grade crystal, each hand crafted decanter unites proven tradition with striking originality; exuding beauty, integrity and expression at every glance.
Interwoven with rich dried fruits, spices, orange citrus and wood notes, M’s whisky is the creation of its third master, The Macallan, drawing on its classic full flavoured tradition. With a rich natural colour, complexity and sumptuous intensity never before seen in a single malt, every drop is laden with character absorbed from the Spanish sherry oak casks that nurture it through its maturation process. M’s spirit brims with individuality.
David Cox, Director of Fine and Rare whiskies at The Macallan comments: “The coming together of three such masters has resulted in a truly beautiful creation, which specifically showcases the vital influence of The Macallan’s exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks and the craft of the Whisky Maker. The natural colour of M is stunning. A single malt of the most exquisite complexity and character, M will set a new standard in the world of decanters to become the iconic representation of The Macallan.”
Silvio Denz, President and CEO of Lalique comments: “We have been delighted to have worked with our friends and long-time partners, The Macallan – with whom we have collaborated since 2004 – to realise this exquisite piece. The decanter styling is utterly unique in the world of decanters, and our masters of crystal have relished applying their most complex skills to this project to bring it to life.”
Fabien Baron, Founder and Creative Director of Baron & Baron comments: \”I love the craftsmanship and purity of The Macallan. It\’s rare to find that level of quality today.\”
M is available worldwide starting from June 2013, with a recommended retail price of $4,500.
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ABOUT THE MACALLAN
Founded in 1824 in the heart of Speyside, The Macallan was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then it has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies. The creation of The Macallan draws on the vital contributing influences of Spain, North America and Scotland, and of their respective natural raw materials, combined with traditional methods and craftsmanship. From its founding, through the subsequent owners of The Macallan distillery in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and into the present century, The Macallan has been recognised for its outstanding quality above all else. Today this remains the foundation for the worldwide fame of The Macallan and is such that it is truly “The Last Word” in luxury and at the heart of those special moments brought alive over a glass of The Macallan.
ABOUT FABIEN BARON
As the founder and creative director of Baron & Baron, Fabien Baron has crafted identities for the fash¬ion, cosmetic and fragrance world’s most visible and influential brands. The creative director’s singular vision is evident in a broad range of award-winning advertising campaigns, package designs, logos and graphics. Baron has also applied his talents to the design of prominent magazines and books, including the role of Creative Director for Vogue Italia and Vogue Paris, and is renowned for his photography, as well as for directing ground breaking television commercials, music videos and online video content. Fabien Baron is currently the Editorial Director of Interview Magazine.
ABOUT LALIQUE
The LALIQUE story began with René Lalique (1860-1945), renowned as the inventor of modern jewellery who then became the Master in the art of glassmaking of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, with highly eclectic creations. René Lalique earned his title, “Sculpteur de Lumière”, from the richly sculptural craftsmanship and dramatic contrasts between clear and frosted finishes that define his work. Today, LALIQUE is internationally recognised as the undisputed Master of crystal, and offers crystal collections across five categories: decorative items, interior design, jewellery, art and fragrances. The vision of LALIQUE is to celebrate the creative genius of founder René Lalique by pushing the limits of the factory by creating distinctive decorative objects, issuing superb perfume bottles in crystal, reviving breathtaking jewellery designs, carrying out major architectural projects, working with renowned artists to produce limited edition works of art in crystal and recreate its cultural heritage, something eternally precious. LALIQUE continues to thrive as a global lifestyle luxury brand, standing for craftsmanship, excellence and creativity.
A quick note from Martin at the Whisky Broker:
Just bottled and posted to my online shop today – 25yo Glenrothes, £60, 18yo Linkwood, £41 and 15yo Deanston, £38. I hope that those of you who purchase from me are happy with your bottles, but if you have any suggestions, please let me know.
Many thanks,
Martin Armstrong
Email: info@whiskybroker.co.uk
Tropical Bounty for the Senses
Dreaming of exotic lands? Close your eyes, picture dazzling light on limpid water. Nearby, fruit trees are heavy with fragrance… We’ve got some lush, tropical favourites to take you there at first sip!
1) 73.56 Pineapple, pear and a perfume pucker
20yo Refill ex-bourbon barrel, £66.90
14 available… Buy 
2) 35.59 Arabian Nights
39yo Refill ex-bourbon hogshead, £228.00
27 available… Buy
3) 85.26 Fragrant perfumes and deeper resonances
28yo Refill ex-bourbon hogshead, £91.90
36 available… Buy
4) 77.28 Tropical Nights
25yo New charred oak 2nd fill hogshead, £85.00
6 available… Buy
5) 73.42 The Diva’s Dressing Room
28yo Refill ex-sherry butt, £78.20
11 available… Buy
JUNE OFFERS: Pirates’ Private Property
June TRIO: 7.85, 35.90 & 3.207 for only £169
44 available… Buy
JunePAIR: 30.76 & 3.207 for only £115
51 available… Buy
June CASE Offer:
3.207, 64.44, 1.173, 121.60, 9.71 & 76.104 for only £329
8 available… Buy
*3.207 is exclusive to our June offers
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at http://www.smws.co.uk/memberships for your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers.
Loch Fyne Whiskies ‘New in Stock: Kilkerran WIP 5 Sherry Wood’
Kilkerran Work in Progress 5 Sherry Wood 46%abv
£34.00 inc vat – £28.33 ex vat
From Glengyle Distillery, Campbeltown. Limited to 9000 bottles. Official Tasting Notes: Color: Amber Nose: Who’s chocolate orange is this? Dark chocolate, marzipan, honey covered dates and strawberries build up to a very rich and sweet ginger preserve. A very complex nose that doesn’t stop developing in the glass. Palate: The honey covered dates return on the palate mixed with sultanas and black treacle fudge. This dram is as wholesome and tasty as a warm, toasted cinnamon and raisin bagel with real butter melting on top. Finish: Medium, well balanced and round finish, presence of dark chocolate
Best regards,
Loch Fyne Whiskies
david@lfw.co.uk
Teeling Whiskey launch Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
Teeling Whiskey Company unveils first release from Vintage Reserve Collection of very old are rare Irish Whiskeys
The Teeling Whiskey Company, Irelands leading independent Irish whiskey company, has released the first bottling from its new Vintage Reserve Collection, the Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt Irish whiskey.
This Silver Reserve bottling consists of 21 Year Old Single Malt Irish whiskey distilled in 1991 and matured firstly in Bourbon casks then allowed to marry in Sauterne wine casks to provide a truly unique Irish whiskey taste experience. This small batch bottling, limited to only 5,000 bottles, is the first ever Irish whiskey to be finished in Sauterne wine casks. Each cask was hand selected and chosen for their distinctive flavour profile.
The Teeling Vintage Reserve Collection will consist of handcrafted small batch releases of very rare and old Irish Single Malt whiskeys. Containing some of the oldest Single Malt Irish whiskey ever bottled, the Vintage Reserve Collection allows you to savour and appreciate Irish whiskey at its finest. The Vintage Reserve Collection will be individually hand bottled in exclusive decanters ensuring the finest presentation and care is given to such rare whiskey offerings.
The Vintage Reserve Collection will consist of 3 different bottlings ranging in age and price points the first release being the 21 Year Old which will be followed by a 25 Year Old and a 30 Year Old bottling of Irish Single Malt whiskey. Each bottling will have its own unique finishing and marrying methods to create very distinct taste experiences not currently available within the Irish whiskey category.
Jack Teeling, founder of the Teeling Whiskey Company, commented,
“We are proud to be able to release some of the oldest ever bottlings of Irish Single Malt with our Vintage Reserve Collection. These offerings are central to our goal to play the lead role in bringing an independent voice back to the Irish whiskey category and will help drive diversity in the category by introducing interesting and unique small batch bottlings of Irish whiskey. Teelings Silver Reserve Single Malt is a celebration of everything good about Irish whiskey – from its robust nose to its fully rounded and balanced array of flavours. There is nothing else like it in the market.”
The Silver Reserve 21 Year Old will retail for approximately €150.00 (USD$185.00 / GBP£125.00). The product will be initially only available in Ireland through Dublin Airport, the Celtic Whiskey Store and in quality independent off licences and will then be rolled out to international markets such as the UK, Canada, NZ, Belgium, Germany and France.
Loch Fyne Whiskies ‘New in Stock: Kilkerran WIP 5 Bourbon Wood’
Kilkerran Work in Progress 5 Bourbon Wood 46%abv
£34.00 inc vat – £28.33 ex vat
From Glengyle Distillery, Campbeltown. Limited to 9000 bottles. Official Tasting Notes: Color: Hay Nose: This is evidently a Campbeltown dram. The waxy, lightly smoky nose with hints of leather gives away the origin of this dram. Rich and creamy with hints of American cream soda, apricots, dark fruit and linseed. Palate: Just like previous WIPs the tangy orange and citrus marmalade notes remains. A little bit sweeter than previous WIP releases, with clear presence of apricot jam. There is a great weight of Campbeltown sea air present. Very smooth and fruity. Finish: Fresh, sweet yet dry finish.
Best regards,
Loch Fyne Whiskies
The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 has just arrived and is available to order now. Very limited and only available while stocks last.
The latest single malt release from Balvenie, the Tun Batch 8, has been released exclusively for the UK.
A marriage of whisky from nine new American oak barrels and three European oak Sherry casks, Batch 8 has been married in Tun 1401 for several months before being bottled at 50.2% abv.
Jonathan Cornthwaite, the brand manager for The Balvenie at UK explained:
“The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 is a fine expression of the artistry employed by malt master, David Stewart and the traditional techniques used at the distillery to make high class single malt Scotch whisky.”.
June Update: Members’ Magnificent Miscellany
Rug: check. Sun cream: check. Plates: check. But what to pack in that all-important picnic hamper? See what you’ve selected to sip on sunny summer days.
1) 44.58 A Bittersweet Sensation
13yo Refill ex-sherry butt, £51.50
12 available… Buy
2) 53.189 Seaside campfire picnic
17yo Refill ex-bourbon hogshead, £63.70
55 available… Buy
3) 29.134 Nurses and doctors attend a beach BBQ
17yo Refill ex bourbon barrel, £68.00
41 available… Buy
4) 1.173 A fascinating waltz
19yo Refill ex-bourbon hogshead, £68.00
37 available… Buy
5) 76.104 Luscious, delicious and summery
24yo Refill ex-bourbon hogshead, £79.00
31 available… Buy
JUNE OFFERS: Pirates’ Private Property
JuneTRIO: 7.85, 35.90 & 3.207 for only £169
44 available… Buy
JunePAIR: 30.76 & 3.207 for only £115
51 available… Buy
June CASE Offer:
3.207, 64.44, 1.173, 121.60, 9.71 & 76.104 for only £329
8 available… Buy
*3.207 is exclusive to our June offers
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at http://www.smws.co.uk/memberships for your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers.
The Ardbog Day whisky has arrived. Very limited and only available while stocks last.
Bottled at a strength of 52.1% and balanced with softer sweeter casks to create a dram of great depth and peaty complexity.
Colour – deep ochre
Aroma – deep, enticing waves of pecan nuts, salty toffee and caramels, with a distinct whiff of herbs, lavender and violets. Soft, aromatic smoke is interwoven with salty savoury notes. Water brings forth herbal notes, smoked rhubarb and aged balsamic vinegar.
Taste – a full oily/tingly mouthfeel leads into a powerful, savoury burst of flavours – salted cashews and peanuts, clove, aniseed toffee, green olives and a curious hint of anchovy. A lingering aftertaste in which classic Ardbeg sweetness is kept in check by oak tannins, clove and coffee grounds.
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