The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 19

Gastro
Gusto
Lalique and The Macallan launched The Golden
Age of Travel series in 2015. It revives
the glory years of the 1930s – the first era
of international travel by road, rail, sea and, in
particular, air. The fifth and final limited-edition
Lalique decanter contains a rare single malt from
The Macallan, distilled in 1940 and bottled for the
first time in 1975. In 2019 it was transferred into
50 exclusive Lalique crystal decanters which portray
one of the historic flying machines – the majestic
airship.
Fully embracing the spirit of The Golden Age of
Travel, the flat shape of the decanter is reminiscent
of a hip flask, still a “good friend” to have
with you on a journey today. The wind rose design
on the stopper recalls a compass, the instrument
that for centuries has given guidance to travellers
on land, on the seas and in the air.
Among the few people to have tasted this
high-percentage elixir is Polly Logan, Whisky
Maker at The Macallan. Her response is enthusiastic:
“The Macallan 1940 is an exceptional liquid
that is a testament to The Golden Age of Travel,
and the period of glamour and style it represents.
The first reveal of the character of the whisky
comes through the antique oak colour, and on the
nose an atmospheric smoked oak with a richness
of orange oil and dried fruits, exquisitely balanced
with a beautifully light floral note of spring blossoms.
Beyond this initial delight smoked oak features
on the palate with elements of opulent dark
chocolate and orange, with just a hint of sweet
ginger. The finish is long and lingering, like the
memories of the passengers that travelled during
this era, reliving the experience in all its glory.”
The decanter will have a recommended retail
price of $50,000 and will be available from early
2020. Forty-eight decanters will be sold worldwide,
with two others set aside for storage in the
archives at The Macallan and Lalique. The unique
limitededition decanter is exclusive to Global
Travel Retail and The Macallan Boutiques located
in selected airports around the world.
For further information visit www.themacallan.com
Each limited-edition decanter in the series is
encased within a beautiful premium leather presentation
box created by leather masters Piñavall
in Ubrique, Spain. Piñavall is renowned for their
work with some of the world’s leading fashion
brands. In keeping with the The Golden Age of
Travel idea, the box consciously evokes design elements
of classic 1930’s travel trunks.
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