The Macallan Harmony Collection Vibrant Oak
The Macallan Harmony Collection Vibrant Oak is a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky created by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team as part of the acclaimed Harmony Collection, released in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil to commemorate The Macallan’s 200-year anniversary. This expression spotlights The Macallan’s defining element—oak—the single greatest contributor to the whisky’s natural colour, signature aromas, and layered flavours.
Matured in a combination of first-fill sherry seasoned American oak casks and refill sherry casks, Vibrant Oak captures the bright, creamy sweetness associated with American oak: vanilla, citrus lift, and sweet oak that carries into a medium, delicately lingering finish. Bottled at 44.2% ABV, it is a refined, approachable dram that remains unmistakably Macallan in texture and polish.
Beyond the liquid, Vibrant Oak is also a design-led collector release. Inspired by Cirque du Soleil’s SPIRIT experience, the presentation features Ayla, a human figure intricately interwoven with the branches of an American oak tree, symbolising the relationship between nature and human creativity. Peacock feathers reference The Macallan’s commitment to natural colour. In keeping with the Harmony Collection ethos, the packaging incorporates repurposed oak chippings—a by-product from cask making—used in the presentation box and bottle labels, reinforcing The Macallan’s message of innovation and responsible material use.
Q: What is Macallan Harmony Collection Vibrant Oak?
A: A limited-edition Macallan single malt released as part of the Harmony Collection, created with Cirque du Soleil to celebrate The Macallan’s 200-year anniversary, focusing on the influence of oak.
Q: What casks are used for Vibrant Oak?
A: It is matured in first-fill sherry seasoned American oak casks and refill sherry casks, delivering vanilla, citrus and sweet oak character.
Q: How does it taste?
A: Vanilla-forward and creamy, with lime zest, pear, panna cotta, shortbread, toasted coconut and a medium sweet finish.
Q: What is special about the packaging?
A: It uses repurposed oak chippings and features Cirque du Soleil-inspired artwork symbolising harmony between nature and human creativity.
