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4th November 2021 |
The Macallan
Harmony Collection Rich Cacao, a rich
sherried dram matured in a combination
of of European and American oak casks is
said to bring together the worlds of
chocolate and whisky.
 The
Macallan has unveiled The Macallan
Harmony Collection Rich Cacao, the first
limited edition whisky in an innovative
new series of single malts that will see
the brand progress its journey towards
sustainable packaging.
The Harmony Collection is an exploration
into the world of sustainable packaging.
Fusing together innovative techniques
with materials from the natural world at
the end of their life to see them reborn
with a renewed purpose.
To create the first edition in this new
limited annual release series, The
Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan
embarked on a unique journey to Girona,
Spain, where she immersed herself in the
world of chocolate, exploring the
chocolate-making process and uncovering
the distinctive flavour profiles. Polly
commented, "As I
immersed myself in this world, I
uncovered a great synergy between the
whisky-making process and that of
chocolate. Both take time and
exceptional attention to detail, with
even the slightest changes to the
process encouraging different aromas and
flavours to emerge".
Polly 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. 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. Polly
Logan, Whisky Maker for The Macallan
said: "Working in collaboration with
Jordi Roca, acknowledged as one of the
best and most creative pastry chefs in
the world, and with exceptional
chocolatier, Damian Allsop, I went on a
journey of discovery, learning of the
craftsmanship, passion and creativity
which goes into making chocolate."
Through this unique experience, Polly
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. "The Macallan Harmony Collection
Rich Cacao is a wonderful expression
which brings together the world of
whisky with the fascinating world of
chocolate" said Polly Logan, Whisky
Maker for The Macallan.
Crafted from a harmonious combination of
European and American oak casks, the
result is described as an exceptionally rich single
malt whisky characterized by a deep,
dark chocolate profile, which pairs
perfectly with the richest chocolate for
a luxurious sensorial experience.
In
homage to its chocolate inspiration, The
Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao
is presented in a 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 minimizing waste.
"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 Macallan experience to a new
dimension" said Polly Logan, The
Macallan Whisky Maker.
You
will find The Macallan Harmony
Collection Rich Cacao available from specialist
online whisky retailers
such as
The Whisky Exchange
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The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao Review
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Matured in a combination of European and
American oak casks and bottled at 44%
ABV
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose:
Chocolate fondant, honey, oak, zesty
lime and ginger.
Taste:
Dark chocolate, honey, dates, vanilla
and cinnamon.
Finish:
Long with rich chocolate.
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