The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is the inaugural release in Macallan's limited annual Harmony Collection, a series that celebrates the distillery's deep rooted connection to nature and gives new life to organic by products through its innovative packaging. Released in 2021, this first edition brings together the worlds of whisky and chocolate through a collaboration with Jordi Roca, the acclaimed pastry chef of the three Michelin star restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and owner of the famed chocolate boutique Casa Cacao, who was named World's Best Pastry Chef in 2018. To craft it, Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan traveled to Girona, Spain, immersing herself in the chocolate making process before selecting a harmonious combination of sherry seasoned European and American oak casks that isolate and amplify the deep, dark chocolate character naturally found in Macallan spirit. This is a Highland single malt presented at natural colour, so its rich character comes entirely from the wood rather than any additives. Even the gift box is part of the story, crafted from recycled and repurposed cacao husks that would otherwise be discarded. Bottled at 44 percent alcohol by volume, it pours a warm gold and reveals an exceptionally rich, chocolate forward profile. The nose offers dark chocolate, honey and vanilla with cinnamon and dates, while the palate is dense and lightly oily, layering deep dark chocolate, dried fruit, honeyed sweetness, vanilla and warm baking spice, leading to a long, cocoa laced finish. A limited edition collector's bottle as much as a whisky, and the first chapter of a celebrated series, it makes a wonderful after dinner sipper. Enjoy it neat, with a drop of water, or paired with fine dark chocolate.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
The Macallan |
| Distillery |
The Macallan (Easter Elchies, Speyside) |
| Category |
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Collection |
The Harmony Collection — Rich Cacao (1st release, 2021) |
| Age |
No age statement |
| Maturation |
Sherry seasoned European & American oak casks; natural colour |
| ABV |
44% |
| Proof |
88 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Region |
Speyside (Highland) |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm gold (natural colour).
Nose: Dark chocolate, honey and vanilla with cinnamon and dates.
Palate: Dense and lightly oily, deep dark chocolate, dried fruit, honeyed sweetness, vanilla and warm baking spice.
Finish: Long and cocoa laced.
FAQ
What is The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao? It is the first release in Macallan's limited annual Harmony Collection, a chocolate inspired Highland single malt created with pastry chef Jordi Roca.
Is it a chocolate flavored whisky? No. It is a single malt matured in sherry seasoned oak at natural colour. The rich cacao character comes from the cask selection and the chocolate inspiration, with no additives.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 44 percent alcohol by volume, which is 88 proof.
What makes the packaging special? The gift box is made from recycled and repurposed cacao husks, reflecting the collection's sustainability focus.
How should I drink it? Neat or with a drop of water, and it pairs beautifully with fine dark chocolate.
Where can I buy The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
