![]() ![]() To create the Intense Arabica, Bremner selected a harmonious combination of whiskies from American and European oak casks to achieve a tasting profile that is reminiscent of a sweet yet strong espresso coffee and has a higher ABV of 44%. “Each requires unique skills and craftsmanship to achieve depth and complexity of taste and both worlds aim to deliver an extraordinary consumption experience.” “There are many parallels between the approach to creating incomparable whisky and coffee,” Bremner said in a press release. UK-based coffee artist Dhan Tamang crafted a range of coffee art, and shared his knowledge on the art of the perfect coffee serve and sensory perceptions, while leading coffee historian Professor Jonathan Morris provided an insight into the roots of coffee and how it became the global phenomenon it is today.īremner immersed himself in the art of coffee by hosting a masterclass with world renowned coffee experts at The Macallan Estate. In order to create these whiskies, The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner immersed himself in the art of coffee by hosting a masterclass with world renowned coffee experts at The Macallan Estate, where he explored the incredible journey of coffee from field to cup, uncovering the unique process and distinct flavour profiles at each stage.Īmong the coffee masters who shared their knowledge with Steven were Ethiopian coffee grower Kenean Asefa Dukamo, whose family works with the Arabica variety showcased by the whiskies Scottish coffee roaster Lisa Lawson, a pioneer of speciality coffee in Scotland and award-winning American barista Andrea Allen. ![]() The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner. Paper expert Michele Posocco from Italian paper mill Favini worked with The Macallan to create the innovative packaging. In line with the coffee theme, both new expressions are presented in beautifully crafted presentation boxes which incorporate repurposed coffee bean husks, a by-product in the coffee-making process. For its second edition, however, The Macallan has drawn inspiration from the world of coffee, with two unique expressions – The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired By Intense Arabica and the travel-retail only The Macallan Harmony Collection Smooth Arabica, both of which were inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean. The first whiskies in the series were last year’s Rich Cacao and Fine Cacao, released earlier this year, both of which were inspired by chocolate. The Harmony Collection is a limited annual release series that explores The Macallan’s future packaging journey, with each release featuring distinctive packaging that incorporates organic by-products and gives them new life. That is, until you taste the latest release from luxury whisky makers The Macallan’s Harmony Collection, which draws inspiration from the world of coffee. Simply put, it’s not one of the usual flavour profiles or tasting notes you would expect from a Scotch. ![]() ![]() Coffee is usually not the first thing that comes to mind when you pop open a bottle of Scotch single malt whisky. ![]()
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