‘Where Creativity Becomes Beauty’: The Macallan Taps Renowned Fashion Designer Stella McCartney for Latest Scotch Release
The Macallan introduced the latest offerings in its Harmony Collection, in collaboration with the McCartney sisters. (Photo: Mary McCartney.)
The Macallan added two new expressions to The Harmony Collection in partnership with The McCartney sisters, DFNI Frontier reported Wednesday. The latest whisky editions reflect both Stella and Mary McCartney’s childhood experiences in the Scottish countryside. The partnership between the whisky maker and the famous sisters was announced in July, and the two expressions are the latest offerings resulting from the collaboration.
Stella McCartney is an internationally acclaimed fashion designer who focuses on sustainable, luxury fashion. Her sister, Mary McCartney, is a photographer and documentary filmmaker. The duo collaborated with the Speyside Distillery on two expressions: Green Meadow and Amber Meadow. This joint venture marks the first time both sisters worked together on a project.
Amber Meadow will be available starting in October at The Macallan Estate Bar, The Macallan Online Boutique and in select retailers, bars and restaurants around the world for a suggested retail price of $210. It is expected to hit the U.S. in December.
Green Meadow, on the other hand, will be available in The Macallan Airport Boutiques and key airports around the world starting this month for a suggested retail price of $185.
“The partnership with Stella and Mary McCartney takes us into bold new territory and will appeal to a new group of travelers who admire the creativity and craftsmanship of these world-renowned fashion and photography icons,” Erdington Regional Managing Director Global Travel Retail Jeremy Speirs said, according to DFNI Frontier.
Both expressions were inspired by the “freedom, nature and beautiful simplicity” of Scotland, according to a video promotion from the sisters in conjunction with the brand.
In addition to the launch of both spirits, The Macallan collaborated with the McCartney sisters in crafting a series of 11 lifestyle pieces — some of which include glassware — meant to bring “the spirit of The Macallan harmoniously into the home,” according to the brand.
“Nature lies at the very core of everything we do here at The Macallan. Joining forces and working together to create something truly extraordinary has been a journey of exploration for us — where creativity becomes beauty,” Jaume Ferras, global creative director of The Macallan, said in a news release. “We look forward to sharing more about our collaboration with Mary and Stella McCartney in the upcoming months.”
Both whiskies were aged in a mixture of sherry-seasoned oak and bourbon casks. Green Meadow hosts an ABV percentage of 40.2% ABV and Amber Meadow hosts a percentage of 44.2% ABV.
The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow and Green Meadow Tasting Notes, Via the Brand
Amber Meadow
Nose: Rich orange and lemon, honeysuckle, vanilla, coconut and ripe barley fields.
Taste: Rich oak, lemon melon classic scone, almond and green tea.
Finish: Rich, sweet, long and complex.
Green Meadow
Nose: Fresh orange and lemon, wild primrose, petrichor, honeydew melon and bluebells.
Taste: Rich lemon, barley sugars, creamy vanilla, almonds fresh oak.
Finish: Sweet, fragrant, long and creamy.
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