Two luxury names have collaborated and this time, it is about a rare single malt Scotch whisky that incorporates the values of these two brands. We are talking about Bentley and The Macallan launching ‘The Macallan Horizon’. This single malt Scotch whisky comes in a unique 180-degree twist detail horizontal vessel. It is quite a striking design and is a bold look with various details being etched into it. Compared to a traditional whiskey bottle, it is quite a departure and drops jaws for sure. Designed to be displayed horizontally, an aluminum ribbon envelops the glass with being inspired by materials used in the manufacture of Bentley cars.
There is low-carbon leather, in a chestnut colourway which protects the whisky. A surrounding copper frame is also made from recycled copper, which includes copper from the stills previously used by The Macallan. Other details include an inlay of oak wood on the closure – made from one of the six casks used in the maturation of this whisky and inspired by the Bentley Drive Dynamic Control rotary dial. The sculpture also is finished in Bentley’s Crown Cut Walnut veneer, used for its cars. The dried fruit and spice flavor notes are balanced with oak and leather- aromas like Bentleys.
Adrian Hallmark, Bentley’s Chairman and CEO, comments: “We’ve spent years working with The Macallan through our partnership, taking time to craft this incredible first joint product that represents the best of both brands. Centered on innovative materials throughout that reflect our focus on the future, the end result – both the whisky and the vessel that contains it – are stunning, and represent a new benchmark for design, materials, and quality in this space.”
Jaume Ferras, Creative Director, The Macallan, said: “The Macallan Horizon is the most complex and visionary whisky project that The Macallan has embarked upon, and has required a profound and ongoing exchange of expertise with the team at Bentley Motors. Our collaboration with Bentley and the knowledge exchange we have undertaken have inspired us to see things very differently. In the spirits world, everything is vertical, such as our stills and our bottles. When we looked at the horizontal plane that Bentley’s grand tourers occupy, it made us consider if and how we could adapt this format for whisky, which ultimately requires to be poured and enjoyed.
“The beautiful design we have created together for The Macallan Horizon and the unique materials that have been incorporated are testament to the incomparable craftsmanship, innovation, and creativity for which The Macallan and Bentley are renowned.”
The Macallan Horizon is available in 70cl only while being retailed from the Macallan Estate Boutique and other global networks of domestic and travel retail Boutiques along with off-trade retailers.
