The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao

The Macallan x Jordi Roca 的可可對話——以巧克力為靈感的單一麥芽，餘韻帶可可與蜂蜜。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 廚師聯名 -> Casa Cacao 的巧克力輪廓直接導入酒款，真的可以配朱古力。收益：甜品配搭無腦又有層次。
2) 美/法橡木桶陳釀 -> 木桶帶出香草、肉桂與溫和辛香。收益：結構感佳，適合慢飲探索細節。
3) 可持續包裝 -> 禮盒以可可莢殼製成，送禮有故事又有面子。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
倒一杯先聞到熱可可、蜂蜜與一抹柑橘皮；入口是深黑朱古力、紅棗乾和香草，尾段慢慢跟上木香與肉桂。44% 酒精度溫和但層次分明，適合慢慢啜、細細配出不同風味變化。

【場景化配餐指南】
週末小酌：餐後搭 70% 以上黑朱古力＋濃縮咖啡；
朋友聚會：切些烤榛子、乾果與硬質奶酪做拼盤；
特別禮物：盒裝有故事，節日送禮體面。

【降維打擊對比】
不是只靠年份吹捧的收藏瓶，而是把廚師巧思、可可元素和 Macallan 的橡木管理融合，帶來易懂卻有深度的「可可風味」——性價比高、故事感強。

酒廠小檔案：The Macallan 位於 Speyside，擅長以橡木桶管理帶出細緻香氣；本作由 Whisky Maker Polly Logan 與 Jordi Roca 共同構思，靈感來源於 Casa Cacao 的製巧克力過程，酒體以法國與美國橡木桶調和陳年，旨在與高級巧克力完美搭配。

Soul Hook: A chocolate-house collaboration—The Macallan meets Jordi Roca for a cocoa-led single malt with lasting chocolate notes.

Why choose it?
- Chef collaboration -> Authentic chocolate inspiration from Casa Cacao for a focused cacao profile.
- Mixed oak maturation -> French and American oak deliver layered vanilla, spice and gentle dryness.
- Thoughtful packaging -> Gift box made from discarded cacao husks: sustainability meets luxury.

Sommelier's notes: On the nose expect chocolate fondant, candied orange and a honeyed lift. The palate unfolds dark chocolate, dates, vanilla and a touch of cinnamon with oak spice supporting rather than overpowering. It's medium‑full, approachable at 44% ABV and built for slow, contemplative sips.

Occasion & pairing: Ideal as an after‑dinner dram with good dark chocolate or a nutty cheese board. Let it rest 10 minutes after opening; pair with espresso or rich desserts for maximum harmony.

Competitive edge: Unlike one-off collectors' bottlings, this release pairs a celebrated pastry chef's chocolate artistry with Macallan's signature oak management—distinctive flavour focus with collector appeal but accessible drinking.

Producer notes: Created by The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan in collaboration with pastry chef Jordi Roca and Casa Cacao. Matured in a mix of European (French) and American oak casks to emphasise chocolate, spice and honey notes; presented in a recyclable box made from cacao husks.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 44%
• Decant Time: 10 minutes
• Taste: dark chocolate, cacao nibs, honey, vanilla, dates, cinnamon, zesty lime, ginger, oak spice, nutty, cocoa, candied orange, long finish
• Food Matching: 70–85% dark chocolate, Chocolate desserts (fondant, ganache), Roast duck with plum sauce, Aged manchego or blue cheese, Toasted hazelnuts and dried dates, Espresso or dark-roast coffee
• Grape Variety: malted_barley : 100%,

Winery

The Macallan 坐落於 Speyside，以精準的橡木桶運用聞名。此款由 Whisky Maker Polly Logan 與 Jordi Roca、Casa Cacao 合作，採用法國與美國橡木桶調配，重點是把可可風味和 Macallan 經典的香草、蜂蜜、辛香整合起來。

The Macallan, based in Speyside, is renowned for meticulous cask selection and oak management. This release comes from The Macallan's Whisky Maker Polly Logan in collaboration with Jordi Roca and Casa Cacao, matured in French and American oak to balance cacao-driven notes with classic vanilla, honey and spice.