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The Macallan has unveiled two new single malt whiskies in its Harmony Collection, developed in partnership with UK-based tea company Jing Tea.
The limited-edition releases – Inspired By Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea and Inspired By Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea – pay tribute to the craftsmanship and natural origins of tea, drawing flavour inspiration from Jing's single garden selections.
The Phoenix Honey Orchid expression is influenced by a rare oolong grown in Guangdong, China, known for its dessert wine aromas and exotic fruit notes. The Cherrywood Lapsang release, available exclusively through global travel retail, is inspired by Jing's reimagined lapsang souchong, smoked over cherrywood in the UK.
Melanie Tricklebank, CEO of Jing, commented: “At Jing, we’re inspired by the unique terroir and craftsmanship behind every tea origin. It’s a pleasure to collaborate with such an incredible brand and to see The Macallan draw inspiration from the distinctive quality and craft of the tea producer partners who inspire our mission to change the perception of what tea can be. The collaboration with The Macallan is a true meeting of minds and traditions.”
Jaume Ferras, creative director at The Macallan, added: “Our collaboration with Jing is a celebration of the parallels between whisky and tea – two crafts deeply rooted in nature, tradition and time. Working with Jing has allowed us to explore new dimensions of flavour and storytelling, creating two whiskies that are both innovative and deeply connected to the land.”
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