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Age: NAS (Limited Edition Release) | Region: Speyside, Scotland | Proof: 100.8
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Midnight Whiskey · The Vault Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky · Mackintosh Tribute

The Macallan Distillery · Speyside, Scotland

The Macallan

'Art is the Flower'

50.4% ABV (100.8 Proof) · Sherry-Seasoned European Oak · Tree of Life Series

100.8
Proof
50.4%
ABV
700 mL
Format
European Oak
Cask Type
2025
Release Year
Speyside
Region

The Macallan Art is the Flower is a single malt Scotch whisky released on 6 May 2025 as part of a collaboration between The Macallan and the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society. It takes its name from a line in Mackintosh's lecture on Seemliness — art is the flower, life the green leaf — and was crafted to celebrate his 1902 stained-glass panel The Spirit of the Rose. It is matured in sherry-seasoned European oak casks, carries no age statement, and is bottled at 50.4% ABV (100.8 proof) in a 700 mL bottle.

Nº 01

The Elemental Distinction

01

A collaboration with the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, celebrating Mackintosh's 1902 stained-glass panel The Spirit of the Rose.

02

The name derives from Mackintosh's lecture on Seemliness: "Art is the flower — Life is the green leaf."

03

Matured exclusively in sherry-seasoned European oak casks, bringing rich raisin, fig, and polished oak complexity.

04

Bottled at 50.4% ABV (100.8 proof), delivering elevated strength above standard Macallan core releases.

05

Released alongside a 46-year-old expression named The Tree of Life (46.2% ABV) as part of the commemorative pairing.

06

Issued in 700 mL decanter format with limited global availability.

Nº 02

The Macallan & Mackintosh Heritage

Speyside Sherry Cask Mastery

Distilled at The Macallan Estate in Speyside, Scotland, The Macallan represents the apex of sherry-seasoned single malt distilling. Created in partnership with the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, 'Art is the Flower' honours Scotland's legendary Art Nouveau architect and artist, blending artistic heritage with all-European sherry oak cask maturation.

Nº 03

Craftsmanship & Cask Architecture

All-European Sherry Cask Selection
Sherry-Seasoned European Oak

Rich Oloroso Oak Character

Matured exclusively in European oak casks seasoned with Oloroso sherry for deep natural amber colour and dried fruit structure.

50.4% ABV Bottling

Elevated Proof Intensity

Bottled at 100.8 proof to highlight unadulterated viscosity, oak spice, and delicate floral botanical lifts.

Mackintosh Art Tribute

The Spirit of the Rose

Inspired by Mackintosh's 1902 The Spirit of the Rose stained-glass panel, capturing refined floral elegance.

Tree of Life Pairing

Commemorative Dual Release

Issued in tandem with the ultra-aged 46-Year-Old 'The Tree of Life' expression in May 2025.

Nº 04

Sensory Profile & Strategy

Distillery Tasting Notes
I

Sensory Profile

Nose: Raisins and figs over polished oak, with cherry, almond, orange, and treacle.
Palate: Sweet oak, vanilla, and ginger, followed by crisp apple and a wisp of tea leaf.
Finish: Long, sweet, rich, and full-bodied.

II

Strategic Position

The interesting comparison is inside the distillery's own range: the age-stated 18-year Sherry Oak uses the same sherry-seasoned European oak with a number on the label, while this one answers to a Mackintosh panel instead. For the other side of Macallan's collaboration work, see the Distil Your World London release among the artist collaborations and one-off bottlings we hold.

Nº 05

Collector Note & Index

Vault Provenance
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Mackintosh Society Collaboration

Celebrates the 1902 The Spirit of the Rose stained-glass panel, with naming drawn from Mackintosh's famous 1902 lecture on Seemliness.

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Strength Without an Age

At 50.4% this sits well above Macallan's core bottlings, which is how a no-age-statement release makes its case: cask character and strength carry what a number would otherwise assert.

Collector IndexMACALLAN FLOWER
Distillery
The Macallan Distillery
Series Release
Tree of Life / Mackintosh Tribute
Category
Speyside Single Malt Scotch
Proof / ABV
100.8 Proof (50.4% ABV)
Cask Type
Sherry-Seasoned European Oak
Format
700 mL

Explore the single malt Scotch collection this Macallan Art is the Flower belongs to.

Nº 06

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
PRODUCER / DISTILLERY The Macallan Distillery, Speyside, Scotland
COLLABORATION The Macallan × Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society
INSPIRATION Mackintosh's 1902 Stained-Glass Panel 'The Spirit of the Rose'
CATEGORY Single Malt Scotch Whisky
MATURATION Sherry-Seasoned European Oak Casks
ABV / PROOF 50.4% ABV / 100.8 Proof
AGE STATEMENT No Age Statement (NAS)
RELEASE DATE May 6, 2025
COMPANION RELEASE The Tree of Life (46 Years Old, 46.2% ABV)
REGION Speyside, Scotland
FORMAT 700 mL
SKU 812066024520
Nº 07

Records & Assurance

Production Methodology

The whisky was matured exclusively in sherry-seasoned European oak casks — the cask type that gives The Macallan its dark natural colour and dried-fruit register. It carries no age statement, leaving the Whisky Mastery Team free to select across inventory for flavour rather than age, bottled at 50.4% ABV. Released on 6 May 2025 alongside the 46-year-old 'The Tree of Life' (46.2% ABV) in collaboration with the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society.

Authentication & Vault Preservation

Every bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mackintosh artwork inspired The Macallan Art is the Flower?

The Spirit of the Rose, a stained-glass panel Charles Rennie Mackintosh made in 1902. The bottle's name comes from Mackintosh's lecture on Seemliness ("Art is the flower — Life is the green leaf").

What ABV is The Macallan Art is the Flower?

50.4% ABV (100.8 proof) in a 700 mL bottle, matured exclusively in sherry-seasoned European oak casks with no age statement.

When was The Macallan Art is the Flower released?

Released on May 6, 2025, alongside the 46-year-old 'The Tree of Life' expression.

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