{"product_id":"macallan-m-lalique-decanter-scotch","title":"The Macallan \"M\" Lalique Decanter Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Sherry Oak, Hand-Crafted Lalique Crystal","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Lalique Prism: #f0f0f0 | Obsidian Black: #111111 | Sherry Mahogany: #4b2311 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #f0f0f0; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #4b2311; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #f0f0f0; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient from Obsidian to Mahogany representing the crystalline depths *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #111111 0%, #2b140a 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #f0f0f0; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Crystal\/Tan *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8e7a64; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE LALIQUE PINNACLE --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eThe Macallan \"M\"\u003c\/span\u003e represents the absolute apex of the Highland single malt's luxury decanter series. Born from a historic collaboration between The Macallan and the legendary French crystal house \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eLalique\u003c\/span\u003e, \"M\" is a chiseled structural masterpiece of both spirit and glass. Composed from the most protected sherry-oak casks in the Craigellachie inventory—some exceeding 25 years of age—this expression is a deep, treacle-heavy study in decadal integration, presented in a hand-crafted crystal vessel designed to capture the geometric brilliance of the Sherry Triangle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE CRYSTAL ARCHITECTURE) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\"M\" is a multi-age blend designed for structural generosity, utilizing a selection of Spanish oak casks that define the Macallan house style at its most concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLalique Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each decanter is hand-blown at the Lalique factory in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, utilizing centuries-old techniques to create the sharp, distinctive geometric facets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSherry-Oak Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blend centers on long-aged components (25+ years), delivering a density of dark chocolate and dried fruit that is inaccessible in the standard core range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite the intense dark mahogany hue, \"M\" contains zero artificial coloring, deriving its entire aesthetic profile from the interaction between European oak and Oloroso sherry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dried fruit, dark chocolate, and integrated sherry. Developed layers of toasted oak and orange peel emerge alongside aged leather, vanilla, and polished mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally extraordinary. A front of sherry-soaked dates transitions into a mid-palate of complex stone fruit, allspice, and dark tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimely long. A signature closing of lingering developed fruit and polished oak with the multi-minute hold characteristic of the world's most elite whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #8e7a64;\"\u003eThe Global Benchmark\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\"M\" gained legendary status when an inaugural 6-liter decanter fetched over $628,000 at auction. It sits alongside \u003cem\u003eThe Reach\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eFine \u0026amp; Rare\u003c\/em\u003e vertical as the essential asset for the world's most elite collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8e7a64; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the luxury single malt category.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Macallan Distillery, Speyside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Crafted Lalique Crystal Decanter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Sherry-Seasoned Oak (Multi-Age Blend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComponent Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes 25+ Year Old Stocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~89.4 Proof \/ ~44.7% (Release Dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml (Standard Decanter Format)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited Annual Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan \"M\" is a high-conviction acquisition for the world's most elite spirit libraries. As the flagship of the Lalique collaboration, it has maintained unparalleled secondary market resilience and historic auction performance. The decanter is a collectible work of art in its own right, numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Every decanter offered here is verified for pristine crystal integrity and includes the original obsidian presentation case. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and the fragility of the long-aged sherry oils, enjoy this whisky \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a premium tulip tasting glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. Because of the extraordinary balance achieved by the Macallan Master Blender, \u003cstrong\u003ewater or ice are not recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e; the spirit is designed to unfold slowly over an hour-long sitting. Best paired with a quiet environment and a moment of total contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44950314811426,"sku":"10812066020987","price":6999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/The-Macallan-M-DecanterA.jpg?v=1779914350","url":"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/macallan-m-lalique-decanter-scotch","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}