In celebration of The Macallan's 200th anniversary, esteemed British singer-songwriter, Emeli Sandé, alongside Ollie Green, has composed the poignant soundtrack titled 'Roots'. This endeavour stands as an artistic celebration of our legacy, our roots in nature, craftsmanship and community.
As we have travelled through two centuries past and look forward to the future, the lyric “Time will bring its changes, but our roots they will remain” beautifully articulates how the roots of The Macallan transcend time.
Shared Values
Emeli Sandé and The Macallan are intrinsically connected by shared roots and a sense of belonging to the northeast of Scotland. Emeli grew up in Aberdeenshire, near The Macallan Estate, and resonates with our deep affinity to nature, community spirit and legacy, spanning past, present, and future generations.
‘Roots’ is a poignant and evocative track, melodically and lyrically. Our unwavering foundations have endured two centuries and will remain steadfast into the future. The tranquillity of nature at The Macallan Estate and our meticulous standards of craftsmanship have always and will continue to guide us.
Inspiration
Emeli's upbringing in the heart of Aberdeenshire influenced her artistic vision, resonating with our deep connection to nature and community spirit.
"I grew up in Aberdeenshire, which is about an hour away from The Macallan Estate. This area of Scotland is my home, it will always be where I come back to and where I feel rooted."
Emeli Sandé
Singer and Songwriter
Meet Emeli Sandé
Renowned British singer-songwriter, Emeli Sandé has left an indelible mark on the music industry and continues to do so today. Her debut album 'Our Version of Events,' sold over 5.4 million copies worldwide, dominating the charts in 2012 and 2013 and earning platinum certification seven times in the UK and Ireland.
Following this success, Emeli continued to captivate audiences with her subsequent albums, including 'Long Live The Angels' in 2016 and 'Real Life' in 2019. With an impressive tally of 19 million singles sold, including three UK No.1 hits, and six million albums, Emeli boasts four BRIT awards, including Best Female twice.
Recognised for her outstanding contributions to music, she received an MBE for Services to Music in 2018 and was appointed Chancellor of the University of Sunderland in July 2019.
Roots
At The Macallan, our roots run deep. Since 1824, we have distilled at Easter Elchies, where our Spiritual Home and Distillery thrive today. Our story is one of progression, embracing time and patience as we navigate from the past to the present and into the future.
Our Whisky Makers are custodians of our legacy, carefully maturing whisky distilled by their predecessors to craft The Macallan’s whisky of today, while preserving casks for future generations. Inspired by the natural world, we celebrate mastery and craft in all we do. Our unwavering roots – our DNA, core values, and the places that define us – bind us together and have shaped The Macallan into what it is today.