The Macallan Harmony Guardian Oak is the fourth release in The Harmony Collection
Following the 2024 launch of The Harmony Collection IV Vibrant Oak, The Macallan has announced that the next bottle in the collection, created in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, The Macallan Harmony Guardian Oak, will be available in duty-free stores and The Macallan boutiques from 26 January, with very limited availability.
The Harmony Collection IV Vibrant Oak
The Macallan Harmony Guardian Oak, conceived as an exclusive travel retail edition by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team, has been matured in a carefully selected combination of first-fill sherry-seasoned European oak casks and refill sherry casks.
These casks have been meticulously chosen to enhance the classic flavours of European oak: dried fruits and sweet spices, which develop naturally during maturation and lead to a long, rich oak finish.
From late January 2025, this expression will be available in The Macallan global boutiques, at key airports and in selected duty-free outlets around the world. As production is limited, global availability will be restricted.
Two brands committed to constant innovation come together in The Macallan Harmony Guardian Oak, an edition inspired by a deep respect for creativity and a profound admiration for the natural world.
For this release, they have chosen to focus on their greatest speciality: oak. This material is present in every aspect of The Macallan, and its exceptional sherry-seasoned oak casks make the greatest contribution to the extraordinary quality, distinctive aromas and unrivalled flavours of its whisky.
The Macallan draws continual inspiration from nature. The Macallan Harmony Guardian Oak reminds us both of the importance of staying connected to our natural surroundings and of the need to preserve them.
This latest edition in the Harmony series highlights the influence of sherry-seasoned oak casks in the making of its whisky. Over time, its new make spirit matures in these casks, producing a whisky that reflects its deep relationship with nature, drawing its colour and flavour from the wood in a completely natural way.
From Cirque du Soleil’s SPIRIT experience, two key characters bring this oak-focused story to life.
The Macallan Harmony Guardian Oak
The captivating illustration portrays Davonna, a human figure intricately woven into the branches of a European oak. The composition emphasises the essential connection between the natural world and the human experience, highlighting the vitality and wonder that emerge when humanity lives “In Harmony with nature”.
The design also incorporates thistles, a symbol of Scotland and of the strength of nature, representing the region’s natural heritage. The human figure, in turn, refers to the potential and artistic skill that define Cirque du Soleil.
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