The Macallan Horizon: The S$67,400 whisky made by Macallan and housed by Bentley
As the most complex and visionary whisky project undertaken by the 200-year-old whisky house, the limited edition The Macallan Horizon is a work of art thoughtfully crafted to capture Bentley’s world of luxury.


The Macallan Horizon's sculptural design – to be displayed horizontally – challenges the conventions of a traditional whisky bottle. (Photo: The Macallan)

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by JAMIE NONIS
03 Apr 2024 04:47AM (Updated: 03 Apr 2024 05:01AM)

As rare as the privilege of owning a Bentley comes The Macallan Horizon, an exceptional story of time-honoured craftsmanship between two hallowed houses; one over a century in age as the other celebrates its 200th anniversary this year.

Priced at S$67,400 a bottle, the limited-edition release is housed in a vessel designed and crafted in collaboration with Bentley.

The sculpture, conceived to be displayed horizontally, challenges the conventions of traditional whisky bottling with its unique presentation featuring a 180-degree twist design detail precisely engineered to unleash the spirit.


Part of the sculpture’s frame is made from recycled copper from The Macallan’s distillery, and finished with Bentley’s Crown Cut Walnut veneer, a specification developed for its cars. (Photo: The Macallan)

Influences from Bentley’s automotive world abound in this work of art crafted with oak wood from one of the six casks used in the maturation of the single malt whisky and inspired by the aesthetics of the Bentley Drive Dynamic Control rotary dial. There is also the aluminium ribbon that envelops the bespoke glass receptacle, in homage to this key material used in the sculptural foundation and bodywork of a Bentley.

Meanwhile, the vessel itself is lined with the finest low carbon leather in a chestnut colourway to finish and protect the whisky.

Part of the sculpture’s frame is made from recycled copper from the copper stills of The Macallan’s distillery, with the objet d’art finished with Bentley’s Crown Cut Walnut veneer, a specification meticulously developed for its cars.

“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 has 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,” said Jaume Ferras, creative director of The Macallan.

“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,” he added.


The Macallan Horizon. (Photo: The Macallan)
To create this rare whisky, The Macallan Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell had selected six first-fill sherry seasoned oak casks from the stocks maturing in the warehouses at The Macallan Estate, which were then meticulously crafted and blended to capture the essence of Bentley.

The result is rich flavour notes of dried fruit and spice, balanced with oak and leather – aromas abundant in Bentley’s world. The whisky’s rich and long finish also mirrors the car’s timeless quality and design, evoking the senses through both taste and texture.

“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. Centred 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,” said Adrian Hallmark, chairman and CEO of Bentley.
Wow. Just wow.