The Macallan Celebrates World of Espresso with Newest Launch in The Concord Assortment

The Macallan has unveiled the brand new expressions that kind the second version of The Concord Assortment, a restricted annual launch collection pushed by the model’s inherent curiosity and its progressive and inventive mindset. A group exploring The Macallan’s future packaging journey, every launch options distinctive packaging that comes with natural by-products and offers them new life. 

The Macallan Concord Assortment Impressed by Intense Arabica and The Macallan Concord Assortment Easy Arabica, the only malt whiskies on this 12 months’s launch, have a good time the world of espresso and have been impressed by the Ethiopian Arabica espresso bean. Their hybrid packaging was created utilizing repurposed and recycled supplies together with espresso bean husks which might have in any other case been discarded.

The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner has created the intensely flavored whiskies to pair completely with espresso. He immersed himself within the artwork of espresso by internet hosting a masterclass with world famend espresso consultants at The Macallan Property. He explored the unbelievable journey from subject to cup, uncovering the distinctive course of and distinct taste profiles at every stage. 

Among the many espresso masters who shared their data with Steven had been Ethiopian espresso grower Kenean Asefa Dukamo, whose household works with the Arabica selection showcased by the whiskies; Scottish espresso roaster Lisa Lawson, a pioneer of speciality espresso in Scotland acclaimed for her roasting strategies; and award-winning American barista Andrea Allen, famend for creating unbelievable espresso experiences. UK-based espresso artist Dhan Tamang crafted a spread of espresso artwork, sharing his data on the artwork of the proper espresso serve and sensory perceptions, whereas main espresso historian Professor Jonathan Morris, offered an perception into the roots of espresso and the way it has turn out to be the worldwide phenomenon it’s immediately. 

Steven Bremner, Whisky Maker, The Macallan, stated: “Exploring the world of espresso with our masters within the trade, who shared their data, creativity, and love for his or her artwork, was each an training and an inspiration. There are various parallels between the strategy to creating incomparable whisky and low. Every requires distinctive abilities and craftsmanship to attain depth and complexity of style and each worlds purpose to ship a unprecedented consumption expertise.”

Drawing inspiration from the Arabica espresso bean from Ethiopia, famend because the birthplace of espresso, Steven chosen a harmonious mixture of American and European oak casks to attain the distinctive notes supplied by the only malts. Impressed by Intense Arabica is harking back to a candy but robust espresso espresso and has a better ABV of 44%, whereas Easy Arabica conveys the flavors of a gently spiced and mushy americano which come by means of at an ABV of 40%, and each may be paired with espresso to offer a brand new approach to savor The Macallan.

“To create the coffee-inspired second version of The Concord Assortment, I sought out intense notes in The Macallan’s conventional sherry seasoned European oak casks that might supply the wealthy and satisfying components of espresso, with the affect of sherry seasoned American oak casks including sweeter and softer vanilla notes for a balanced and rounded expertise. 

“Every expression has been paired with two totally different variations of Ethiopian espresso, which intensify the distinctive tasting notes inside the whisky when loved facet by facet, creating an thrilling new sensorial expertise of The Macallan,” stated Steven Bremner, Whisky Maker, The Macallan. 

Scottish espresso roaster, Lisa Lawson, stated: “At the moment, folks have a larger understanding of espresso, they know the vocabulary, they know what they like, and with whisky it’s the identical. Whisky goes nicely with espresso – it comes on the finish of a meal and it’s pure for whisky and low flavors to take a seat collectively.”

In homage to their espresso inspiration, the brand new expressions are introduced in a superbly crafted presentation field, which includes repurposed espresso bean husks, a by-product within the coffee-making course of. Paper knowledgeable Michele Posocco from Italian paper mill Favini labored with The Macallan to create the progressive packaging. The wealthy crimson pantone shade on the Impressed by Intense Arabica pack displays the espresso fruit, whereas the colourful inexperienced on the Easy Arabica pack represents the unroasted espresso bean. 

The Concord Assortment commenced with the discharge of Wealthy Cacao final 12 months, adopted by High quality Cacao earlier this 12 months, which each integrated discarded husks from cacao pods of their packaging and supplied distinctive chocolate taste profiles.

The Macallan Concord Assortment Impressed by Intense Arabica will probably be out there at The Macallan Property Bar, The Macallan On-line Boutique and in premium retailers, bars and eating places all over the world from October 2022, with availability within the US from November 2022. The Macallan Concord Assortment Easy Arabica will probably be out there in The Macallan Airport Boutiques, key airports all over the world and China Hainan Island obligation free retailers from November 2022.