ザ・マッカラン×ベントレー、1000万円超え限定ボトルがソウルでローンチ
The Macallan x Bentley, limited edition bottle worth over 10 million yen launched in Seoul
The Macallan x Bentley, limited edition bottle worth over 10 million yen launched in Seoul
スコティッシュシングルモルトを代表する銘柄である『ザ・マッカラン』
``The Macallan’’ is a brand representing Scottish single malt.
``The Macallan’’ is a brand representing Scottish single malt.
そして100年以上の歴史を持つ英国車ブランド『ベントレー・モーターズ』
Bentley Motors is a British car brand with a history of over 100 years.
Bentley Motors is a British car brand with a history of over 100 years.
この2社がお互いに独占的なグローバルのパートナーシップを結んだのは2021年
The two companies entered into an exclusive global partnership in 2021.
The two companies entered into an exclusive global partnership in 2021.
そして、2024年、マッカランの蒸溜所が設立200年を迎えるのにあわせて、両社のコラボレーションによって限定シングルモルト『ザ・マッカラン ホライズン』が誕生した
In 2024, in conjunction with the 200th anniversary of the Macallan Distillery, the two companies collaborated to create a limited edition single malt, ``The Macallan Horizon.’’
In 2024, in conjunction with the 200th anniversary of the Macallan Distillery, the two companies collaborated to create a limited edition single malt, ``The Macallan Horizon.’’
この『ザ・マッカラン ホライズン』のアジアデビューのディナーイベントが24年9月初旬にソウルの東大門、ベントレータワーで開催され、今回のコラボレーションを象徴するような、両者に共通する卓越したクラフトマンシップが注ぎ込まれた限定ボトルが東京、香港などアジア各国から訪れたゲストの前でお披露目となった
A dinner event to mark the debut of The Macallan Horizon in Asia was held in early September 2024 at Bentley Tower, Dongdaemun, Seoul. The limited edition bottle was unveiled to guests from Tokyo, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries.
A dinner event to mark the debut of The Macallan Horizon in Asia was held in early September 2024 at Bentley Tower, Dongdaemun, Seoul. The limited edition bottle was unveiled to guests from Tokyo, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries.
なんと価格は1本約1億ウォン(1100万円)と高額だ
The price is quite high at approximately 100 million won (11 million yen) per bottle.
The price is quite high at approximately 100 million won (11 million yen) per bottle.
だが、すでに少なくないオーダーがソウルをはじめとしたアジア各国から入っているという
However, it is said that there are already quite a few orders coming in from Seoul and other Asian countries.
However, it is said that there are already quite a few orders coming in from Seoul and other Asian countries.
プレゼンテーションルームで最初に目にした素材はオークウッド
The first material I saw in the presentation room was oak wood.
The first material I saw in the presentation room was oak wood.
今回の特注ボトルのクロージャーにも使用されていて、樽にも使われているが、味とアロマの両面において最も大きな影響を与えるマテリアルである
It is also used in the closure of this custom-made bottle, and is also used in the barrel, but it is the material that has the biggest impact on both taste and aroma.
It is also used in the closure of this custom-made bottle, and is also used in the barrel, but it is the material that has the biggest impact on both taste and aroma.
そして2つ目はボトルを包み込むリボンに使用されており、ベントレーのボディにおいても、最も重要な素材、アルミニウム
The second material is aluminum, which is used in the ribbon that wraps the bottle and is the most important material in Bentley’s body.
The second material is aluminum, which is used in the ribbon that wraps the bottle and is the most important material in Bentley’s body.
3つ目は今回のボトルのカバーの裏打ちに使われており、高級車でも使用されるカーボンレザー
The third material is carbon leather, which is used to line the bottle cover and is also used in luxury cars.
The third material is carbon leather, which is used to line the bottle cover and is also used in luxury cars.
これは、部屋の香りにも通じる部分であるが、オーク樽でのエイジングによってマッカランが纏う香りの一要素でもある
This is similar to the scent in the room, but it is also an element of the scent that Macallan acquires due to aging in oak barrels.
This is similar to the scent in the room, but it is also an element of the scent that Macallan acquires due to aging in oak barrels.
残念ながら日本での発売は予定されていないが、どこかでまた味わえる機会を待ちたい
Unfortunately, there are no plans to release it in Japan, but I’m looking forward to the opportunity to experience it again somewhere.
Unfortunately, there are no plans to release it in Japan, but I’m looking forward to the opportunity to experience it again somewhere.