Harmony Collection IV Vibrant Oak, The Macallan and Cirque du Soleil: A Celebration of Nature with the
The fourth release of The Harmony Collection has been created in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil to tell our oak story in an imaginative, visual, and innovative way. Two brands dedicated to constant innovation come together in a collaboration inspired by their shared respect for creativity and reverence for the natural world.
The whisky, crafted by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team, has been matured in a combination of first-fill sherry-seasoned American oak casks and refill sherry casks. These casks were carefully selected to bring out the classic flavours of American oak—notes of vanilla, citrus, and sweet oak—that naturally develop during maturation. The result is a medium, sweet finish that delicately lingers on the palate.
Celebrating 200 Years of Craftsmanship and Nature
For this special release, celebrating our 200-year anniversary, we focus on what defines our mastery: oak. Oak runs through every facet of The Macallan, and our exceptional sherry-seasoned oak casks are the single greatest contributors to the outstanding quality, distinctive aromas, and flavours of our whiskies.
The Harmony Collection: Vibrant Oak reflects the importance of our connection to nature and our commitment to preserving it. Constantly inspired by the natural environment, each release of this collection is a reminder of our deep relationship with the natural world.
Vibrant Oak: A Celebration of Energy and Life
The name Vibrant Oak and its golden hue evoke a sense of energy and vitality. This release showcases how the influence of sherry-seasoned oak casks defines the character of our whisky as our new make spirit matures, drawing both natural colour and flavour from its interaction with the oak wood.
The collaboration with Cirque du Soleil comes to life through the visual elements of this edition. From Cirque du Soleil's SPIRIT experience, two key characters each bring the oak story to life. The bottle’s illustration features a human figure, Ayla, intricately intertwined within the branches of an American oak tree. This design highlights the importance of the connection between the natural world and the human experience, showing the life and wonder that bloom when we are "in harmony with nature."
The design also incorporates peacock feathers, symbolizing The Macallan's natural colour and our peacock character, brought to life through the story of Spirit. The human representation connects to Cirque du Soleil's dedication to human performance and potential.
Cirque du Soleil and The Macallan: In Perfect Harmony
This release of The Harmony Collection: Vibrant Oak and Guardian Oak is a unique collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, celebrating 200 years of The Macallan. The world-renowned circus performances of Cirque du Soleil aim to inspire change through creativity and art. In perfect harmony, The Macallan and Cirque du Soleil combine their crafts to present this enchanting collection.
This release pays tribute to the wonders of nature and the limitless potential of the imagination. The Harmony Collection: Vibrant Oak celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the marvel of human creativity, reminding us of the importance of staying in tune with our environment.
