Macallan The Harmony Collection II Intense Arabica
Following on from Harmony I “Rich Cacao” , the second installment in Macallan's limited annual series is said to be influenced by the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean. This special malt exudes flavours of sweet oak, tiramisu and dark chocolate and provides a delightful whisky and coffee pairing experience.
Chief Whisky Maker, Steven Bremner, wanted to create an expression that would pair perfectly with an espresso, so he worked with a group of caffeinated experts including Ethiopian grower Kenean Asefa Dukamo, Scottish roaster Lisa Lawson and acclaimed American barista Andrea Allen.
“Exploring the world of coffee with our masters in the industry, who shared their knowledge, creativity, and love for their art, was both an education and an inspiration,” says Bremner. “There are many parallels between the approach to creating incomparable whisky and coffee. Each requires unique skills and craftsmanship to achieve depth and complexity of taste and both worlds aim to deliver an extraordinary consumption experience.”
As the name suggests, Intense Arabica has strong espresso notes and an ABV of 44%.
Drawing inspiration from a connection to the natural world, the distinctive packaging incorporates organic by-products and gives them new life. These are made partially from repurposed coffee bean husks, created by Italian paper mill, Favini.
Following on from Harmony I “Rich Cacao” , the second installment in Macallan's limited annual series is said to be influenced by the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean. This special malt exudes flavours of sweet oak, tiramisu and dark chocolate and provides a delightful whisky and coffee pairing experience.
Chief Whisky Maker, Steven Bremner, wanted to create an expression that would pair perfectly with an espresso, so he worked with a group of caffeinated experts including Ethiopian grower Kenean Asefa Dukamo, Scottish roaster Lisa Lawson and acclaimed American barista Andrea Allen.
“Exploring the world of coffee with our masters in the industry, who shared their knowledge, creativity, and love for their art, was both an education and an inspiration,” says Bremner. “There are many parallels between the approach to creating incomparable whisky and coffee. Each requires unique skills and craftsmanship to achieve depth and complexity of taste and both worlds aim to deliver an extraordinary consumption experience.”
As the name suggests, Intense Arabica has strong espresso notes and an ABV of 44%.
Drawing inspiration from a connection to the natural world, the distinctive packaging incorporates organic by-products and gives them new life. These are made partially from repurposed coffee bean husks, created by Italian paper mill, Favini.