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A tea-inspired Harmony Collection release combining floral fruit, roasted richness and restrained sweetness.
Overview
The Macallan Inspired by Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea is the principal expression in the fifth annual Harmony Collection release. Created with JING Tea, it draws its character from Phoenix Honey Orchid, a single-garden tea recognised for exotic fruit and dessert-wine aromas.
The Spirit
The whisky is matured predominantly in sherry-seasoned American oak casks, supported by sherry-seasoned European oak and a smaller inclusion of casks that previously held bourbon. The American oak contributes fruit and floral notes, while the European oak brings roasted depth and light astringency. The bourbon cask component adds a final layer of sweetness.
Its profile is shaped around exotic fruit, floral character, dessert-wine sweetness and roasted oak, with a warm honey colour. The official product page had not published an age statement, ABV or detailed nose, palate and finish notes at the time of review.
Why It Matters
This release marks the Harmony Collection’s fifth chapter and its first exploration of single-garden tea. The collaboration connects two crafts influenced by water, land, maturation and sensory preparation, while extending the collection’s established focus on repurposed packaging materials.
Waste Phoenix Honey Orchid tea leaves unsuitable for consumption are incorporated into the presentation box paper, placing the packaging concept directly alongside the flavour inspiration.
Serving & Context
Serve neat initially and allow time in the glass for the floral, fruit and roasted oak notes to develop.
Once the official bottling strength is confirmed, a small amount of water may be appropriate where it helps separate the sweeter American oak character from the drier European oak influence.
Availability Note
The Macallan lists Inspired by Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea as a forthcoming limited annual Harmony Collection release. Release timing, Australian allocation, bottling strength and final market availability had not yet been published on the official product page at the time of review.
Catalogue Preview
A tea-inspired Harmony Collection release combining floral fruit, roasted richness and restrained sweetness.
Overview
The Macallan Inspired by Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea is the principal expression in the fifth annual Harmony Collection release. Created with JING Tea, it draws its character from Phoenix Honey Orchid, a single-garden tea recognised for exotic fruit and dessert-wine aromas.
The Spirit
The whisky is matured predominantly in sherry-seasoned American oak casks, supported by sherry-seasoned European oak and a smaller inclusion of casks that previously held bourbon. The American oak contributes fruit and floral notes, while the European oak brings roasted depth and light astringency. The bourbon cask component adds a final layer of sweetness.
Its profile is shaped around exotic fruit, floral character, dessert-wine sweetness and roasted oak, with a warm honey colour. The official product page had not published an age statement, ABV or detailed nose, palate and finish notes at the time of review.
Why It Matters
This release marks the Harmony Collection’s fifth chapter and its first exploration of single-garden tea. The collaboration connects two crafts influenced by water, land, maturation and sensory preparation, while extending the collection’s established focus on repurposed packaging materials.
Waste Phoenix Honey Orchid tea leaves unsuitable for consumption are incorporated into the presentation box paper, placing the packaging concept directly alongside the flavour inspiration.
Serving & Context
Serve neat initially and allow time in the glass for the floral, fruit and roasted oak notes to develop.
Once the official bottling strength is confirmed, a small amount of water may be appropriate where it helps separate the sweeter American oak character from the drier European oak influence.
Availability Note
The Macallan lists Inspired by Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea as a forthcoming limited annual Harmony Collection release. Release timing, Australian allocation, bottling strength and final market availability had not yet been published on the official product page at the time of review.
