Macallan Launches Anecdotes Of Ages Collection

The Macallan has unveiled the Anecdotes of Ages Collection in Singapore, an extraordinary art and whisky collaboration with globally renowned British pop artist Sir Peter Blake. The collaboration, which is The Macallan’s third with the iconic artist and is part of a relationship which has spanned more than three decades, celebrates The Macallan’s rich legacy and Sir Peter Blake’s remarkable contribution to the art world.

To showcase The Macallan and Sir Peter Blake’s creative journey from inspiration to bottle, a one-of-a-kind innovative exhibition is ongoing at The Macallan at Raffles Hotel Singapore to give art and whisky enthusiasts an opportunity to explore The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Collection.

Sir Peter Blake: The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Collection Gallery is open for public admission exclusively from from now till 9 July 2021. Discovering the legacy of art and exceptional whisky, guests will embark on a self-exploration journey through a chaptered adventure beginning in Sir Peter Blake’s studio, delving into various unique exhibits that bring to life different story thematic capturing the ethos of the 13 stories that inspired the collection.

At the heart of the esteemed collection are 13 one-of-a-kind bottles of exceptional 1967 whisky. Classic but with a distinctly colourful character, this peerless single malt Scotch has been matured for more than 50 years and was carefully selected to represent the year that Sir Peter Blake’s signature collages transcended from art into popular culture.

Each individual bottle features its own original Sir Peter Blake collage art on the label, detailing unique stories relating to The Macallan’s history, community, and the beautiful natural landscape of The Macallan Estate and are hand-blown with an oak stopper, and feature a label signed by Sir Peter Blake. Presented in a handcrafted European oak case incorporating thumbnail photography revealing Sir Peter Blake’s inspirational journey with The Macallan, the expressions are also accompanied by a leather-bound book showcasing all 13 label artworks and corresponding stories, as well as a certificate of authenticity.

Over many decades, pioneering pop artist Sir Peter Blake’s unique and timeless style has transcended fashion, music, and even art movements.

Sarah Burgess, Lead Whisky Maker at The Macallan, said: “This exceptional 1967 whisky was chosen for its classic yet distinctively colourful character, which is reminiscent of Sir Peter Blake’s work of the same year. With notes of oak and fig leading to a burst of hazelnut and strawberry, this is a truly special single malt that finishes with complex flavours of chocolate and lightly spiced peach. It is in many ways, its own work of art.”

While the 13th original bottle is retained in The Macallan archive, the Anecdotes of Ages Collection: The Old Farm will be exclusively showcased at Sir Peter Blake: The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Collection Gallery in Singapore.

A highly limited-edition whisky featuring a duplicate label and the same rare 1967 whisky, has been released as Anecdotes of Ages Collection: Down to Work Limited Edition. Only 322 bottles are available worldwide, where an extremely limited quantity is available for purchase upon enquiry at The Macallan at Raffles Hotel Singapore.

Whisky lovers will also welcome the release of a further special single malt Scotch created to commemorate Sir Peter Blake’s visit to The Macallan Estate on the legendary River Spey. An Estate, A Community and A Distillery is displayed in a custom box inspired by Sir Peter Blake’s art, alongside a certificate outlining the history and heritage on which the art was based, and Sir Peter Blake’s artwork printed on a scroll.

The Anecdotes of Ages Collection: Down to Work Limited Edition is priced at S$89,800 and is available for purchase upon enquiry at The Macallan at Raffles Hotel Singapore only.

An Estate, A Community and A Distillery is priced at S$1,350 and is available at The Macallan at Raffles Hotel Singapore and selected leading premium retailers in Singapore.

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Sir Peter Blake: The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Collection Gallery
Raffles Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road, #01-04, Singapore 188719
Opening hours: 29 June to 9 July 2021 / Daily, 11AM – 8.30PM (Last session starts at 7.15pm)
*Complimentary admission
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