Macallan Harmony Amber Meadow Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 44,2%

Autumn on Speyside — golden fields and orchards settling into rest. Harmony Collection Amber Meadow is made for the season that smells of ripe fruit and warm cinnamon. A whisky that invites slow, deliberate breathing.

Expert description

Macallan Harmony Amber Meadow is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in European Oloroso sherry casks and ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 44.2%. Amber Meadow is the autumn edition in Macallan's Harmony Collection — a series that combines whisky with sustainable thinking, with packaging made from recycled materials. The sherry casks contribute dried fruit, fig and toffee, while the ex-bourbon casks add honey, coconut and light spice.

This is a whisky that tastes like its name — a golden autumn meadow bottled.

Tasting notes

Nose

Golden apple and honey-drizzled apricot with soft cinnamon. Elderflower sweetness, coconut and citrus peel in the background.

Palate

Vanilla pod and toasted almonds with fresh pear and honeydew melon. A green tea note runs through the middle with soft sweetness.

Finish

Persistent oak spice with a touch of butterscotch. Clean and warm close.

Specifications

Name: Macallan Harmony Amber Meadow
Distillery: Macallan
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 44.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: European Oloroso sherry casks and ex-bourbon casks
EAN no.: 5010314313395

Flavour profile

Fruity · Honey-sweet · Lightly spiced · Autumnal character

Did you know?

The Harmony Collection is Macallan's sustainability series — the packaging is designed to minimise the carbon footprint and is made from recycled materials, including recycled apple pulp from apple production.

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Frequently asked questions about Macallan Harmony Amber Meadow

What is the Macallan Harmony Collection?

Harmony Collection is a series from Macallan that combines whisky with sustainability. Each expression in the series is inspired by a season and uses packaging made from recycled or natural materials. Amber Meadow is the autumn edition.

What does Macallan Harmony Amber Meadow taste like?

The nose offers golden apple, apricot and soft cinnamon. The palate is sweet with vanilla pod, toasted almonds and fresh pear. The finish is warm with oak spice and butterscotch.

What casks are used in Amber Meadow?

Amber Meadow is matured in European Oloroso sherry casks and ex-bourbon casks. The sherry casks provide dried fruit and toffee, while the bourbon casks contribute honey and coconut.

What is the sustainability story behind the bottle?

Macallan produces Harmony Collection packaging from recycled materials, including apple pulp from apple production. It is Macallan's way of addressing the environmental impact of whisky production and packaging.

Is Amber Meadow a limited edition?

Harmony Collection expressions are released in batches and are not unlimited. Availability varies, and the expression may be discontinued or replaced by new releases in the series.

How should Amber Meadow be served?

Room temperature is ideal. The whisky is rich enough to carry a little water, which can open the floral notes, but it is enjoyable neat as well.