The Macallan Harmony Collection Jing
The Macallan Harmony Collection Jing – A Sensory Dialogue Between Single Malt Scotch and Single Garden Tea | The Macallan, Scotland
The Macallan Harmony Collection Jing is a groundbreaking collaboration between two of the world’s most revered craft traditions — the art of single malt Scotch whisky and the ancient refinement of single garden tea. Developed in partnership with JING Tea, this 2025 release from The Macallan presents two distinct expressions, each inspired by a specific tea varietal of extraordinary provenance and character: one drawing from the floral, honeyed complexity of Phoenix Honey Orchid tea from Guangdong, China; the other from the rich, smoky depth of Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Souchong. Together, they represent The Macallan’s most ambitious exploration of sensory dialogue — a celebration of craftsmanship, provenance, and the shared language of nature that connects whisky and tea across cultures and continents.
The Harmony Collection Jing continues The Macallan’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, with packaging crafted from repurposed tea leaves — a material choice that reflects the collection’s deeper philosophy of circularity and respect for natural resources. The pairing ritual is inspired by the Chinese Gong Fu tea ceremony, designed to elevate the experience of both whisky and tea through shared heritage, intentional preparation, and the kind of unhurried, contemplative attention that both traditions demand at their finest. This is a release for collectors, connoisseurs, and anyone who believes that the greatest expressions of craft are those that reveal new dimensions through unexpected dialogue.
Tasting Notes
- Expression 1 – Inspired by Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea (43.9% ABV, Sherry-Seasoned American Oak): Summery and luminous with ripe peach, apricot, tropical fruit, floral honey, toffee, and sweet oak — a whisky of elegant brightness and layered complexity that mirrors the delicate, aromatic character of Phoenix Mountain’s most celebrated tea varietal
- Expression 2 – Inspired by Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea (44.9% ABV, Sherry-Seasoned European Oak, Global Travel Retail Exclusive): Rich, warming, and deeply complex with toffee, dates, warming spice, ripe berries, and charred citrus peel — a whisky of commanding depth and smoky sophistication that echoes the distinctive character of cherrywood-smoked Lapsang Souchong
Key Highlights
- ✔ Two distinct expressions — each inspired by a specific single garden tea of extraordinary provenance, offering two entirely different sensory experiences within one landmark collection
- ✔ Collaboration with JING Tea — a partnership between two world-class craft traditions, celebrating the shared values of provenance, craftsmanship, and the transformative power of nature
- ✔ Sustainable packaging — crafted from repurposed tea leaves, continuing The Macallan’s eco-conscious innovation and commitment to circularity in luxury packaging
- ✔ Gong Fu tea ceremony pairing ritual — inspired by one of China’s most revered tea traditions, designed to elevate the whisky and tea experience through shared heritage and intentional, contemplative preparation
- ✔ From The Macallan — one of the world’s most celebrated and collectible single malt Scotch whisky distilleries, with a legacy of exceptional sherry cask maturation and limited edition releases of enduring value
- ✔ 750mL bottle — a defining acquisition for Macallan collectors, single malt enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a landmark limited release that bridges two of the world’s great craft traditions
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
How to Enjoy
The Macallan Harmony Collection Jing is best experienced as a deliberate, unhurried ritual — pour a measure of your chosen expression into a quality Glencairn or tulip glass and allow it to open for several minutes before nosing. The collection’s Gong Fu-inspired pairing ritual invites you to prepare a cup of the corresponding tea alongside the whisky — alternating between sips of each to explore how the flavors of whisky and tea illuminate and enhance one another. Expression 1 pairs beautifully with white peach, lychee, and floral honey desserts, delicate jasmine or oolong teas, and light milk chocolate. Expression 2 pairs magnificently with dark chocolate (70%+ cacao), smoked charcuterie and aged cheeses, dried dates and figs, and Lapsang Souchong or smoky Yunnan teas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Macallan Harmony Collection and how does Jing fit into it?
The Macallan Harmony Collection is an ongoing series of limited edition releases that explore the relationship between single malt Scotch whisky and the natural world — each release inspired by a specific natural material, ingredient, or craft tradition. Harmony Collection Jing is the 2025 chapter of this series, and the most ambitious to date: a collaboration with JING Tea that draws on the provenance, complexity, and sensory richness of two exceptional single garden teas to inspire two distinct whisky expressions. It is both a collectible release and a genuine exploration of what happens when two of the world’s great craft traditions enter into dialogue.
What is the difference between Expression 1 and Expression 2?
The two expressions offer distinctly different sensory experiences. Expression 1, inspired by Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea from Guangdong, China, is matured in sherry-seasoned American oak and bottled at 43.9% ABV — delivering a luminous, floral, fruit-forward whisky of elegant brightness. Expression 2, inspired by Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Souchong, is matured in sherry-seasoned European oak and bottled at 44.9% ABV — delivering a richer, smokier, more commanding whisky of deep complexity. Expression 2 is exclusive to Global Travel Retail from October 1.
Where can I buy The Macallan Harmony Collection Jing?
You can purchase The Macallan Harmony Collection Jing (Expression 1) online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.