The Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabic is the second edition in the limited annual release series, this special single malt exudes flavours of sweet oak, tiramisu and dark chocolate, and provides a delightful whisky and coffee pairing experience. The second release in the limited annual series continues to draw inspiration from The Macallan's deep rooted connection to the natural world. Each release in the Collection unveils distinctive packaging that incorporates organic by-products and gives them new life. A SENSORY JOURNEY This special single malt is inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica bean. Ethiopia is claimed to be the birthplace of coffee as the Arabica bean was the first species of coffee to be cultivated. ​​ With a distinct coffee flavour, this whisky exudes notes of espresso, dark chocolate and sweet oak. The intensely flavoured single malt invites you to immerse yourself in a sensory journey through flavour and aroma.lk THE PROCESS The Harmony Collection is a limited annual release series inspired by inherent curiosity, and the Macallan's innovative and creative mindset. The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner hosted a masterclass with world renowned coffee masters to explore the process from field to cup. This special single malt pairs harmoniously with coffee and exudes complex flavours of espresso, dark chocolate and raisins. HARRAR AND GUJI COFFEE BEANS The Ethiopian Arabica bean was chosen for this expression of The Harmony Collection for its exceptional quality. Ethiopia is also said to be the birthplace of coffee. Due to the coffee's robust flavour profile and intensity, Steven Bremner chose Harrar and Guji coffee beans to pair with the Inspired by Intense Arabica expression to complement its dry fruitiness and winey characteristics. "In the Inspired by Intense Arabica expression, on the nose there are characteristics like tiramisu, cappuccino, gingerbread, raisins, almonds, sweet oak and vanilla. On the palate, it will turn into espresso, dark chocolate and raisin, with the tiramisu note coming back again, some blackberry, vanilla, Brazil nut and into sweet oak, while the finish imparts a long, dark roast coffee style, but is balanced and sweet." STEVEN BREMNER The Macallan Whisky Maker COLOUR Crema NOSE Tiramisu, cappuccino, gingerbread, raisins, almonds, sweet oak, vanilla. PALATE Espresso, dark chocolate, raisins, tiramisu, blackberry, vanilla, Brazil nut, sweet oak. FINISH Long, dark roast coffee, balanced and sweet. PRESENTATION The second release of the Harmony Collection is presented in a gift box made from repurposed and recycled materials.​ The packaging has been expertly crafted to give new life to coffee bean husks, a by-product of coffee, that would otherwise have been discarded. Inspired by the craft and key ingredients, the colour red was selected for the packaging to reflect the rich red colour of the coffee fruit.