The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao
The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao
Inspired by our deep-rooted connection to nature for nearly 200 years, The Macallan Harmony Collection is an exploration into the world of sustainable packaging. It fuses innovative techniques with materials from the natural world at the end of their life to see them reborn with a renewed purpose.
The Macallan Harmony Collection
An exceptionally rich single malt whisky characterised by its deep, dark chocolate profile.
The Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is now out of stock but can be found in specialist whisky retailers globally.
AN EXPLORATION OF CHOCOLATE
The Macallan Harmony Collection
Continuing our long-standing partnership with the https://www.themacallan.com/, The Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is a collaboration with Jordi Roca and Casa Cacao to bring the worlds of chocolate and whisky to life.
The Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is the first release in a series exploring the world of sustainable packaging. It brings together innovative techniques with materials from the natural world at the end of their life, to see them reborn with a renewed purpose.
CASA CACAO
In 2020, the Roca brothers opened Casa Cacao, a hotel and chocolate factory in central Girona, Spain, the same town as their three Michelin star restaurant El Celler de Can Roca. Led by pastry chef Jordi Roca, Casa Cacao comprises 15 hotel bedrooms, a chocolate workshop, chocolate shop and chocolate factory.
The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan travelled to Girona to visit Casa Cacao, and she immersed herself in the world of chocolate, exploring their chocolate-making process and learning about the distinctive flavour profiles.
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.
Polly Logan
A collaboration with renowned pastry chef Jordi Roca of three Michelin star restaurant El Celler de Can Roca, this release brings the worlds of chocolate and whisky to life. To create the first limited edition whisky in a new 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 at Casa Cacao.
Polly worked with Jordi Roca, owner of the famed chocolate boutique and hotel, Casa Cacao and the youngest of the acclaimed Roca brothers. As part of the exploration, she also spent time with master chocolatier of Casa Cacao, Damien Allsop.
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
BRINGING TOGETHER CHOCOLATE AND WHISKY
Both take time and exceptional attention to detail, with even the slightest changes to the process encouraging different aromas and flavours to emerge.
Polly Logan
THE EXPERIENCE
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COLOUR
Toasted cacao beans
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AROMA
Chocolate fondant, honey, oak, zesty lime and ginger
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PALATE
Dark chocolate, honey, dates, vanilla and cinnamon.
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FINISH
Long with rich chocolate.
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ABV
44%
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.
Polly Logan
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