Harmony Collection in collaboration with Jing Tea

Celebrating the shared values of both The Macallan and JING, Inspired By Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea and Inspired By Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea are limited edition single malt Scotch whiskies that pay homage to the world of tea and the artistry of nature.  

Crafted by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team, Inspired By Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea, is a tribute to Phoenix Honey Orchid, a rare and aromatic oolong tea traditionally grown in the Phoenix Mountain range of Guangdong, China. Known for its lush dessert wine aromas and exotic fruit notes, this tea has inspired a whisky of remarkable complexity and elegance. Predominantly matured in sherry seasoned American oak casks, with additional depth from sherry seasoned European oak and a subtle inclusion of American oak casks that previously held bourbon, this whisky boasts a warm honey hue and layers of summery peach, apricot, floral honey, tropical fruits, toffee, and sweet oak.

The Macallan Harmony Collection also introduces Inspired By Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea, a Travel Exclusive. This expression draws inspiration from JING’s Organic Cherrywood Lapsang tea - a reinvented take on Lapsang Souchong, delicately smoked over cherrywood in the UK. Primarily matured in sherry seasoned European oak casks and complemented by a selection of sherry seasoned American oak casks, this flavour-led whisky delivers a richly rewarding sensorial experience that decadently reflects its distinctive notes of Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea.

To celebrate the collaboration with JING, The Macallan has introduced a refined whisky and tea pairing ritual inspired by the traditional Chinese Gong Fu tea ceremony (工夫茶). Originating in Eastern Guangdong, this ceremonial practice emphasises the artistic preparation and communal enjoyment of tea, reflecting a deep cultural heritage.  

The Macallan Harmony Collection is a limited annual release that embraces the use of organic materials in its packaging, creating beauty from resources at the end of their natural lives. In keeping with the collection’s ethos of sustainability, the presentation boxes for both whiskies are crafted using repurposed waste tea leaves.