The Macallan Harmony Collection Intense Arabica
The Macallan Harmony Collection Intense Arabica is the 2022 second release in The Macallan's Harmony Collection: a 44% ABV (88 proof), 750mL single malt inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean, matured in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks at natural color. Whisky maker Steven Bremner built it after a masterclass with world coffee specialists — Ethiopian grower Kenean Asefa Dukamo, Scottish roaster Lisa Lawson, and award-winning American barista Andrea Allen — chasing the depth of a rich espresso. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 44% ABV / 88 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Release: 2022 — second annual Harmony Collection release (limited)
- Maturation: sherry-seasoned European & American oak casks; natural color
- Distillery: The Macallan, Easter Elchies, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1824)
Coffee, Drawn From the Cask
The Harmony Collection explores flavor through sustainability — this edition's presentation box repurposes cascara, the husk of the coffee bean — and the whisky itself mirrors an intense espresso without a drop of coffee ever touching it. Sherry-seasoned European oak brings the dark, roasted intensity; American oak softens it with vanilla and sweetness. Discover more from The Macallan and our Scotch whisky range.
Tasting Notes
Nose: tiramisu, cappuccino, gingerbread, raisins, almonds, sweet oak, and vanilla. Palate: espresso, dark chocolate, raisin, tiramisu, blackberry, vanilla, Brazil nut, and sweet oak. Finish: long, dark roast coffee — balanced and sweet.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a drop of water, and memorably paired with a fine coffee or dark chocolate — or pour it over vanilla ice cream for an affogato-style dessert dram.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Intense Arabica a coffee-flavored whisky?
No — it is a single malt matured in sherry-seasoned oak at natural color. The coffee character comes from cask selection and the collection's coffee inspiration; nothing is added.
What is the ABV of Macallan Intense Arabica?
44% ABV (88 proof) — stronger than its travel-retail sibling Smooth Arabica at 40%.
What makes the packaging special?
The gift box incorporates repurposed coffee bean husks (cascara), and the rich red pantone reflects the coffee fruit.
When was it released?
2022, as the second annual release in The Macallan Harmony Collection, available in premium retailers worldwide.
For coffee lovers and Macallan collectors alike, buy The Macallan Harmony Collection Intense Arabica online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.