So, Macallan in 2022 released a new travel exclusive collection, called "The Harmony Collection" which is a super environmental statement, since they are recycling husks of coffee and Cocoa to made the whisky boxes. The Harmony collection is made of 4 single malts, 2 Arabica coffee releases and 2 cocoa expressions. Of course no coffee or cocoa was used to made the whisky but they have been designed (by using the proper casks) to resemble those types of flavors and aroma notes. Intense Arabica is one of such releases. Bottled at 44%abv. It has a lovely red copper color. On the nose, it starts with red fruits bathed in chocolate. Raisinets, cinnamon and sawdust. Aroma became very dim after a couple of minutes. Strawberries. After the first sip i got moka coffee and slight dark chocolate notes. Cherries. On the palate, again this red fruits juice. Feels so "red fruity" that you can tell this has Antioxidant properties, lol. Ginger. A little rough, sugary water. Milk with sugar. Aftertaste, felt houng. Ginger, pepper. Sugary and bitter. Dry. Overall, this first expression did comply in having coffee notes, but those were not the most predominant profile on this single malt. Having said that, this, as most new Macallans that i have tasted lately, is below average. It lacks power, layers of notes and the aftertaste is underwhelming. My score for it is 77 over 100.
Macallan The Harmony Collection Intense Arabica
About this bottle
This is one of two whiskies released in second edition of The Macallan's Harmony Collection, a series which explores the brand's future packaging journey. This edition gets its inspiration from Ethiopian Arabica coffee beans. Both whiskies were crafted by Whisky Maker Steven Bremner and designed to pair perfectly with coffee. Sherry-seasoned American and European oak barrels were used in its maturation. The Macallan worked with paper expert Michele Posocco on the hybrid packaging which was made using repurposed and recycled materials including coffee bean husks. Intense Arabica is intended to be the bolder whisky of the two and has a slightly higher ABV at 44%. This limited edition bottling is available worldwide in select bars, restaurants, and retailers beginning October 2022 with the US getting its allotment in November 2022. (SRP $185)
Reviews
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There's an intoxicating sweetness on the nose, almost like sweetarts, but not artificial. There are also fruits like sherry and orange. The finish is short, but the palate is full of flavor. This whisky is so much different from other Macallan whiskeys that I have tried. Truly, it's a special dram.
The wedding bottle! Probably thr best Macallain bittle ive had, but stil Macallin. Nose: Great caramel/honey notes, little pepper Taste: Great body, peppery, caramel/honey Finish: peppery short finish
Notes: Heather, honey Palate: Bottom notes of grassy earth, well balanced too creamy top notes Finish: medium and well balanced Comments: I dont like Macallan usually but this was the best so far.
Roasted nuts. Roasted Dark chcoolate. popcorn. Roasted juts at nose. Very pretty. Unpleasant bitter when diluted, inconsistent with intense arabica.
Shockingly coffee-y while maintaining the typical Macallan profile. Interesting but not my favorite
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