Secure a profoundly rare and luxurious masterpiece for your collection with The Macallan Art is the Flower Charles Rennie Mackintosh Edition. As a highly limited and artistic expression, this extraordinary bottle is a phenomenal centerpiece for the premium reserve vault at Nestor Liquor. Whether it is prominently displayed for your discerning e-commerce clients in Chula Vista or poured to celebrate a flawless virtual round with Paul at The Smash, this exclusive single malt delivers a complex and unforgettable tasting experience.
Inspired by the world-renowned Scottish architect, designer, and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this release draws specifically from his 1902 stained-glass panel, "The Spirit of the Rose." To craft this elegant profile, The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team selected exceptional sherry-seasoned European oak casks that highlight a rich, natural progression of flavor. Presented in a striking bespoke presentation box featuring Mackintosh's iconic floral artwork, the whisky boasts a beautifully deep natural colour and is bottled at a robust 50.4% ABV (100.8 Proof) in a 700ml format.
Key Features
Producer: The Macallan
Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Edition: Art is the Flower (Charles Rennie Mackintosh Edition)
Cask: Exclusive maturation in sherry seasoned European oak casks
Format/Proof: 700ml at 50.4% ABV (100.8 Proof)
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich and inviting aromas of dried fruits—specifically raisins and fig—intertwined with polished oak, cherry, orange, almonds, and sweet treacle.
Palate: Exceptionally smooth and full-bodied. The 50.4% ABV spirit carries luxurious waves of sweet oak, vanilla, warming ginger, and baked apple, underscored by a delicate wisp of tea leaf.
Finish: Long, elegant, and highly satisfying, leaving a lingering, warm trail of sweet, rich dark fruit and seasoned wood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the inspiration behind this release?
This limited edition pays tribute to Charles Rennie Mackintosh, an influential Scottish artist, specifically drawing aesthetic and philosophical inspiration from his 1902 stained-glass panel "The Spirit of the Rose."
How is this whisky matured?
It is exclusively matured in sherry-seasoned European oak casks, producing a naturally deep color and a robust, dried-fruit flavor profile.
What is the proof of this Macallan edition?
Unlike many standard releases, this expression is bottled at a significantly higher 50.4% ABV (100.8 Proof), delivering an intensely rich and concentrated mouthfeel.
