The Macallan has unveiled the second annual release of The Harmony Collection, Inspired by Intense Arabica, driven by the brand’s inherent curiosity and its innovative and creative mindset. The collection explores The Macallan’s future packaging journey, each release featuring distinctive packaging that incorporates organic by-products and gives them new life.
The Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica single malt whisky is inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean and celebrates the harmonious synergies between the world of coffee and whisky. The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner has created the distinct coffee flavour profile to pair perfectly with coffee providing an unexpected and playful way to pair whisky and coffee together.
The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner immersed himself in the art of coffee by hosting a masterclass with world renowned coffee experts at The Macallan Estate and explored the incredible journey from field to cup, uncovering the unique process and distinct flavour profiles at each stage.
“Exploring the world of coffee with our masters in the industry, who shared their knowledge, creativity, and love for their art, was both an education and an inspiration. There are many parallels between the approach to creating incomparable whisky and coffee. Each requires unique skills and craftsmanship to achieve depth and complexity of taste and both worlds aim to deliver an extraordinary consumption experience.”
Drawing inspiration from the Arabica coffee bean from Ethiopia, renowned as the birthplace of coffee, Steven selected a harmonious combination of American and European oak casks to achieve the distinctive notes offered by the single malt. Inspired by Intense Arabica is reminiscent of a sweet yet strong espresso coffee and pairs in perfect harmony with coffee, providing a distinctive way to experience The Macallan.
“In the Inspired by Intense Arabica expression, on the nose there are characteristics like tiramisu, cappucino, gingerbread, raisins, almonds, sweet oak and vanilla. On the palate, it will turn into espresso, dark chocolate and raisin, with the tiramisu note coming back again, some blackberry, vanilla, Brazil nut and into sweet oak, while the finish imparts a long, dark roast coffee style, but is balanced and sweet.”
“To create the coffee-inspired second edition of The Harmony Collection, I sought out intense notes in The Macallan’s traditional sherry seasoned European oak casks that would offer the rich and satisfying elements of coffee, with the influence of sherry seasoned American oak casks adding sweeter and softer vanilla notes for a balanced and rounded experience. “
The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica has an RRP of $299 and is now available in selected retailers, bars and restaurants from February 2023.
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