It seems like the year has plenty of delightful drams for whiskey enthusiasts to enjoy. It’s too early to say which distillery is at the lead when it comes to premium offerings. So far, there is no shortage of limited-edition spirits from American labels, but The Macallan is about to disrupt the streak. Ahead of its official release, here is an overview of The Tree of Life.
“Charles Rennie Mackintosh was inspired by nature his entire life and is known to have made artistic studies of plants and flowers before turning to a career in architecture,” reads the press materials. Before we get into detail about the tasting notes, let’s highlight another fascinating aspect of this exquisite expression.
Just like every other exclusive production, The Tree of Life ships in a bespoke Lalique crystal decanter with a crystal rose stopper. Its outline is apparently a tribute to the “intricate metalwork,” which is a signature decorative element by the architect/designer.
Furthermore, each bottle includes a special sculpture that evokes the beauty of nature. According to The Macallan, it resembles a tree with branches spread apart as it reaches for the sun. The base sources wood from one of the distillery’s oak casks, while the upper structure uses European oak.
What follows are three wooden rings with a poem for this endeavor. The script reads, “Wonder springs from the simple seed. Birth and rebirth continuous and yet forever changing.” This 46-year-old Highland single malt scotch touts a polished oak hue.
Its nose is of peat, oak, tropical fruits, citrus, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A sip delivers flavors of oak, wood spice, dark chocolate-covered raisins, smoky peat, and tropical fruit. Ultimately, The Tree of Life ends with a finish of “aromatic smoke. Vibrant with refined complexity.”
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