Most of us rely on coffee as daily fuel that gets us through the work week, so what better way to enjoy the wonders of coffee than with whisky? In the second edition of The Harmony Collection, The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica celebrates the world of coffee through the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean—this limited collection will also explore The Macallan's future packaging journey. Incorporating organic by-products and giving them new life, the hybrid packaging was created using repurposed and recycled materials including coffee bean husks which would have otherwise been discarded.
The process of creating an intensely flavoured whisky to pair perfectly with coffee was not a simple task—The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner had to host a masterclass with world renowned coffee experts at The Macallan Estate to uncover the process of coffee-making and the distinct flavour profiles at each stage. 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 malts.
In case you were wondering what Inspired by Intense Arabica is meant to taste like, think of a sweet yet strong espresso coffee that has an alcohol value of 44%. The cherry on top here is the fact that you can actually pair a glass of this whiskey with coffee for a whole new experience too. Steve describes his creation further: "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 retails at $288, and is available at The Macallan Boutique at Raffles Hotel Singapore and online, next month.
