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The Macallan unveils The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao, the first limited edition whisky in an innovative new series of single malts that'll see the brand progress its journey towards sustainable packaging
The pairing of chocolate and whisky is both a tease and a pleasant assault on all your senses. The two pair so well because of the one thing they have in common: distinct flavour profiles. The warming nature of whisky complements the luxurious taste of chocolate beautifully.
To create The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao, the first edition in The Macallan Harmony Collection, a new limited annual release series, The Macallan's Whisky Maker Polly Logan embarked on a unique journey to Girona, Spain where she immersed herself in the fascinating world of chocolate, exploring the chocolate-making process and uncovering the distinctive flavour profiles.
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There, she collaborated with world-renowned pastry chef Jordi Roca, the youngest of the acclaimed Roca brothers of El Celler de Can Roca, with whom The Macallan has a long-standing relationship.
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As part of the exploration, she visited Jordi’s famed chocolate factory, Casa Cacao in Girona and she also spent time with master chocolatier, Damian Allsop. Through this unique experience, Logan drew inspiration from the duo’s passion, knowledge and creativity to create The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao, searching the sherry seasoned oak casks maturing at The Macallan Estate to identify rare, indulgent chocolate notes.
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In speaking about this creation, Logan says: “For this expression, I sought out a specific chocolate note in The Macallan’s traditional sherry-seasoned European oak casks and combined this with a vanilla note imparted by sherry seasoned American oak casks to sweeten the slightly bitter chocolate note I had found. This exquisite single malt offers a delightful whisky and chocolate pairing experience and the chance to elevate the enjoyment of The Macallan to a new dimension.
"Our collaboration with The Macallan allows us to challenge our own creativity, and in this project, we have been allowed to play with cacao, which is one of my passions. Being able to inspire a whisky and to create a unique tasting experience has been wonderful," Roca adds.
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The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is also an exemplary initiative in the brand's commitment to sustainability. Sustainability has been a constant guiding principle for The Macallan since it began crafting its single malt whisky in perfect harmony with the beautiful nature that surrounds The Macallan Estate in Scotland’s Speyside in 1824.
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Inspired by The Macallan’s deep-rooted connection to nature for nearly 200 years and in line with its vision of creating a more sustainable world, The Harmony Collection is an exploration into sustainable packaging, which will fuse innovative techniques with materials from the natural world reborn with a renewed purpose.
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As a homage to its chocolate inspiration, The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is encased in a beautiful fully recyclable and biodegradable presentation box, made using natural by-products in the chocolate-making process. The box is crafted without compromise using discarded husks from cacao pods and brings together The Macallan’s renowned craftsmanship with contemporary packaging techniques aimed at minimising waste.
This innovative series will appeal to new consumers who are interested in impactful product design and engaging activation, as well as existing fans of The Macallan drawn to the brand’s rich storytelling. Above all, it will appeal to those who share our vision of creating a more sustainable world.
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Lainey was the Digital Director of Tatler Malaysia. When not whiling away the hours watching documentaries, the latest K-drama, or reruns of Friends, she can be found indulging her wanderlust by stalking travel platforms or feeding her obsession with music. She loves animals, running, all things social media, a good conversation over coffee or soju or wine (often rambling on if nobody pulls the brakes on her), and is an avid fan of bursting-at-the-seams laughter.
