3 Macallans, 3 personalities: which one is yours?
Three collector’s editions of The Macallan and three distinct characters: the gourmet, the tropical one and the mysterious one. We help you find yours.
Three collector’s editions, one distillery and three characters that could not be more different. We help you find the Macallan that suits you: the gourmet, the tropical one and the mysterious one.
For decades The Macallan has shown that a single malt can tell a story. Three of its most recent releases could not be further apart: one is devoted to the food of Paris, another tastes of coconut without any coconut, and the third pays tribute to James Bond. All three share a home, yet each has a personality of its own. And, just as with people, the secret is knowing which one is right for you.
It all comes down to the wood
At The Macallan, much of the flavour comes from the casks. Change the wood and everything changes: the aroma, the colour and the perfect moment to pour it.
- Paris adds Cognac casks to sherry and bourbon casks.
- Coconut relies on sherry seasoned American oak, rich in lactones.
- 007 brings in red wine casks alongside sherry casks.
Paris, the gourmet
The Macallan Distil Your World Paris was born from a journey to the French capital with the Roca brothers and chef Anne-Sophie Pic. It is a boulangerie whisky: buttery hints of brioche and baguette, creamy sweetness, perfumed notes and sandalwood with gentle spice. Its colour, named “Parisian Sunrise”, recalls the first light on the rooftops of the city.
Who it is for: lovers of good food who notice every detail. When to enjoy it: after a long lunch, with a butter croissant and a fine dark chocolate.
Coconut, the tropical one
The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Fresh Coconut is the big surprise of the collection: it tastes of coconut, yet contains none. That character comes from the lactones in American oak. On the nose you will find coconut, citrus and tropical fruit, with vanilla and sweet oak. On the palate, coconut milk and zesty lime, and a bright, floral finish. It is bottled at 46.3% ABV.
Who it is for: anyone looking for a bright whisky with a twist. When to enjoy it: with dessert. Jordi Roca created the sweet dishes that accompany it, and at home it works beautifully with coconut sponge, lime tart and tropical sorbet.
007, the mysterious one
The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release celebrates 55 years of the James Bond film. In it, Bond proves he knows his sherry and his red wine, and the house answers with sherry and red wine seasoned casks. Its natural colour mimics the sandstone of the Nevada desert. It is an 18-year-old single malt distilled in “2-007”, with glittering depth and plenty of character.
Who it is for: Bond fans and collectors of The Macallan. When to enjoy it: on a movie night, and at any celebration worthy of a dinner jacket.
So, which one are you?
- If you love the small pleasures of the table, Paris.
- If you want freshness and a surprise, Coconut.
- If you like stories with secrets, 007.
All three also make an unforgettable Christmas gift: collector’s bottles in cases that tell a story of their own.
Find them at Vinozia
These are small releases, and at Vinozia we have the very last bottles of each.
The Macallan Distil Your World Paris
The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Fresh Coconut
The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release
Want to know more about each one? Read our articles about the Roca brothers and Paris, the whisky that tastes of coconut without any coconut and the James Bond Macallan, and explore our full whisky collection.