The Macallan unveils fourth Harmony Collection release

In celebration of its 200 Year Anniversary, The Macallan has unveiled the fourth instalment of its Harmony Collection, featuring Harmony Vibrant Oak and Harmony Guardian Oak.

While Guardian Oak is exclusive to global travel retail, Vibrant Oak is available to Australian liquor retailers nationwide, and has been matured in a combination of first fill American and second fill sherry seasoned oak casks, resulting in flavours of vanilla, lime, sweet oak, apple, toasted almonds.

In continuation of the theme of championing recycled organic materials in its packaging, this edition of the Harmony Collection repurposes oak chippings from the cask production process for its presentation boxes and bottle labels.

“Oak plays such an important role in the colour and flavour of The Macallan and bringing it to life through our packaging is incredibly inspirational,”said Diane Stuart, Whisky Maker.

“Vibrant Oak and Guardian Oak, provided an opportunity to select the casks that deliver the classic characteristics of our two key wood types, sherry seasoned American oak and sherry seasoned European oak casks, showcasing the differences these wood types deliver.”

The Harmony Collection Vibrant Oak is bottled at an abv of 44.2% and will be available in select liquor retailers nationwide from 1 February at $355 per bottle.

The Macallan provided the following tasting notes for the two new releases:

Harmony Vibrant Oak:

Nose: Intense vanilla bean accompanied by sweet sherbet and lime zest gives way to fragrant pears nestled in delicate vanilla sponge cake.
Palate: Creamy vanilla panna cotta, buttery shortbread, lightly toasted coconut with almond brittle, apple and sweet oak.
Finish: Medium, sweet with lingering vanilla.

Harmony Guardian Oak:

Nose: Rich dried fruits of dates, figs and raisins mingle with orange peel, dark chocolate and hints of warming nutmeg.
Palate: Sticky ginger syrup sweetness and a burst of orange lead to opulent glazed dates, cherries and plump sultanas alongside rich oak and sweet spices.
Finish: Long and rich with oak and star anise.