The Macallan to launch new dining experience in Scotland – Catering Today

Single malt Scotch whisky brand The Macallan is collaborating with Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca to launch a new permanent dining experience, TimeSpirit, at The Macallan Estate this summer.

The Macallan and El Celler De Can Roca’s collaboration, TimeSpirit, will be the Spanish restaurant’s first dining concept outside of Spain, and will offer diners a nine-course tasting menu – a culinary exploration of The Macallan, as the brand celebrates 200 years young.   

TimeSpirit will sit at the heart of The Macallan’s estate, with a 30-seat dining room designed by architect and designer David Thulstrup, who designed Noma restaurant in Copenhagen. 

Jaume Ferràs, creative director at The Macallan, said: “El Celler de Can Roca has been one of The Macallan’s longest partnerships, and for over twelve years we have curated exceptional culinary creations, new products and innovations together. From our beginnings in 1824, we have had a long history with Spain and its wines – particularly Jerez, so to bring these two brands together for a permanent Dining Experience on The Macallan estate is an incredible ambition. 

“El Celler de Can Roca’s philosophy mirrors that of The Macallan, with a deep inspiration from nature, a commitment to community and a relentless pursuit of innovation and this will be showcased for everyone to experience within the new menu – where it will take influence from the past, imagine the future and make a difference in the present, and really showcase the collaboration between the two brands in a playful and exciting way.”  

The Roca brothers, from El Celler de Can Roca, added: “El Celler de Can Roca’s bond with Scotland is thrilling and TimeSpirit will enable us to envisage what El Celler de Can Roca would be like on the 60th parallel north. The many trips we have made to Scotland and the inspiration we have found in its old cookery books have afforded us the chance to pay homage to Scottish cuisine. We have been all over the country, drinking in its spirit, devoting time to it and we would now like to share our cooking through The Macallan. 

“We celebrate our longstanding partnership as part of The Macallan’s 200th anniversary and distil its exciting history from the kitchen.” 

Rachel Walters, director of operations at The Macallan, said: “The opening of TimeSpirit is an incredible accomplishment for The Macallan and will offer diners something completely unique in a setting like no other. We have the finest Scottish larder on our doorstep, with a kitchen garden and a hyper-local sourcing programme,  which will offer fresh, local ingredients alongside the welcoming Speyside hospitality for every guest who walks through the door.”