The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica, a new expression that forms part of the second edition of The Harmony Collection, a limited annual release series.
The Harmony Collection explores The Macallan’s future packaging journey; each release features distinctive packaging that incorporates organic by-products and gives them new life.
The new single malt celebrates the world of coffee and has been inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean. Its hybrid packaging was created using repurposed and recycled materials including discarded coffee bean husks.
The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner created the intensely flavoured whisky to pair with coffee. Drawing inspiration from the Arabica coffee bean from Ethiopia, he selected a 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 has an ABV of 44%.
It is offered in a presentation box, which incorporates repurposed coffee bean husks, a by-product in the coffee-making process.
A second expression, The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Smooth Arabica, was also launched. It will sell in international markets.
The Harmony Collection commenced with the release of Rich Cacao last year, followed by Fine Cacao earlier this year, which both incorporated discarded husks from cacao pods in their packaging and offered chocolate flavour profiles.
The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica has an RSP of £140.
