The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica is the second release in Macallan's limited annual Harmony Collection, a series that celebrates the distillery's deep rooted connection to the natural world and gives new life to organic by products through its innovative packaging. For this edition, released in 2022, Macallan looked to the world of coffee, drawing inspiration from the Ethiopian Arabica bean, widely regarded as the birthplace of coffee and prized for its high acidity and supremely complex flavor. Whisky maker Steven Bremner collaborated with six Masters from the world of coffee to craft a single malt that echoes the richness of an intense Arabica roast and pairs beautifully with an espresso. This is a Highland single malt matured in sherry seasoned European and American oak casks and presented at natural colour, so its deep character comes entirely from the wood rather than any additives. Even the gift box is part of the story, made from recycled and repurposed coffee bean husks, or cascara, reflecting the collection's commitment to sustainability. Bottled at 44 percent alcohol by volume, it pours a warm gold and opens with a rich, coffee forward bouquet of espresso, roasted coffee bean, dark chocolate and sweet oak layered with red and forest fruits, raisins and a hint of orange peel. The palate is lush and chocolatey, weaving cappuccino, tiramisu, gingerbread, vanilla, cocoa nibs and sundried raisins over gentle spice, and the finish lingers with toasty coffee notes and shavings of dark chocolate. A limited edition collector's bottle as much as a whisky, it is a wonderful after dinner sipper. Enjoy it neat, with a drop of water, or memorably paired with a fine coffee or dark chocolate.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
The Macallan |
| Distillery |
The Macallan (Easter Elchies, Speyside) |
| Category |
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Collection |
The Harmony Collection — Inspired by Intense Arabica (2nd release, 2022) |
| Age |
No age statement |
| Maturation |
Sherry seasoned European & American oak casks; natural colour |
| ABV |
44% |
| Proof |
88 |
| Bottle Size |
700ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Region |
Speyside (Highland) |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm gold (natural colour).
Nose: Espresso, roasted coffee bean, dark chocolate and sweet oak with red and forest fruits, raisins and orange peel.
Palate: Lush and chocolatey, cappuccino, tiramisu, gingerbread, vanilla, cocoa nibs and sundried raisins over gentle spice.
Finish: Lingering toasty coffee notes with shavings of dark chocolate.
FAQ
What is The Macallan Harmony Collection Intense Arabica? It is the second limited annual release in Macallan's Harmony Collection, a Highland single malt inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean and created with six coffee Masters.
Is it a coffee flavored whisky? No. It is a single malt matured in sherry seasoned oak at natural colour. The coffee character is drawn from the cask maturation and the collection's coffee 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 coffee bean husks, or cascara, as part of the collection's sustainability focus.
How should I drink it? Neat or with a drop of water, and it pairs memorably with a fine coffee or dark chocolate.
Where can I buy The Macallan Harmony Collection Intense Arabica online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
