Inspired by nature 

The Macallan, legendary maker of Highland single malt Scotch whiskies, hosted an invitation-only media launch event for The Harmony Collection III: Amber Meadow at Galaxy Macau’s Andaz Kitchen Studio with Portuguese influenced cuisine. 

Inspired by The Macallan’s deep-rooted connection to nature for nearly two centuries, The Macallan Harmony Collection is a series of limited annual releases that explores the distiller’s future packaging journey. Each edition unveils distinctive packaging that fuses innovative techniques with materials from the natural world at the end of their life to see them reborn with a renewed purpose. 

The third edition of the series, The Harmony Collection Amber Meadow, has been created in collaboration with Stella and Mary McCartney to celebrate the lush, fertile lands of Scotland, connecting all those who have stood upon them for generations. The McCartney sisters’ love of their native land stems from their memories of summer days in amber fields at the family farm in the Scottish countryside. They describe nature as both energizing and serene, contrasting qualities rekindled by this collaboration and inspiring joyful recollections of family, sisterhood, and community.

To mark this deep connection with the land, discarded meadow cuttings have been given new life in Amber Meadow whisky’s presentation box and bottle labels. The box also features photography of The Macallan Estate by Mary McCartney.

Taking inspiration from natural Scottish grasslands, The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team has created Amber Meadow, using a combination of sherry-seasoned oak and bourbon casks. “There is so much to discover with The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow,” says Whisky Maker Steven Bremner. “It is a single malt redolent of warm meadows and mature barley fields, with a rich, citrus-scented finish.

“The 100 percent natural summer evening colour derived from our exceptional sherry-seasoned oak and bourbon casks reflects the richness of the flavour that awaits. On the nose, fresh citrus fruits and honeysuckle are complemented by hints of vanilla, coconut, and ripe barley fields. On tasting, notes of oak, lemon, and melon are prominent, accompanied by flavours of classic scone and almond with green tea, before giving way to a rich and sweet long finish.”

Augmenting the release of The Harmony Collection III is TOGETHER: A Collection for The Macallan by Stella and Mary McCartney. Inspired by nature and skillfully realized by master artisans and craftspeople, the collection of eleven lifestyle pieces brings the senses alive and introduces the spirit of The Macallan harmoniously into the home. 

TOGETHER, which is exclusively sold as a complete set and is available in limited numbers, showcases a curated selection of bespoke pieces. They include handmade glassware coloured in vibrant shades using natural minerals, an ombre ceramic flask encased in an apple leather alternative sleeve, a pair of brass ice stamps with ceramic handles meticulously hand-painted using a green and amber ombre colour blend, and a brass napkin weight in the shape of an acorn as a tribute to the exceptional oak casks that mature The Macallan whisky.