The Macallan Harmony Collection 2025: Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea

The fifth edition of The Macallan's renowned Harmony Collection is a sensory celebration that blends the world of single malt whisky with the ancient art of tea. In collaboration with JING Tea, masters of high-end tea, this release takes its inspiration from the prized Phoenix Honey Orchid oolong, grown in the mountains of Guangdong and renowned for its lush aromas and aromatic complexity.

This 2025 expression from The Macallan is conceived as a dialogue between two arts – distillation and tea culture – which share values of patience, nature and craftsmanship.

Matured mainly in American oak casks seasoned with sherry, enriched with European sherry oak and a delicate component of ex-Bourbon casks, which give balance between sweetness, fruit and depth of character.

The inspiration for Phoenix Honey Orchid tea can be found in its aromatic profile: an explosion of fruity notes of peach and apricot, floral honey, tropical fruits and hints of toffee and sweet oak give it an enveloping and harmonious palate.

The taste reveals a refined balance between fruity sweetness, citrus warmth and subtle floral notes, ending with an elegant, complex and pleasantly persistent finish.

The presentation of this edition reflects The Macallan's philosophy of sustainable innovation: tea leaves unsuitable for consumption have been incorporated into the packaging paper, transforming waste material into a luxury design object.