The Macallan Harmony Collection ‘Fresh Coconut’ Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This is the sixth of six fantastic and limited releases for The Harmony collection by the world leaders in scotch, The Macallan. You know they say you save the best for last. What a fitting final chapter for the Harmony Collection. Bottled at 46.3% alc, the Fresh Coconut opens with exactly what it promises: that burst of fresh coconut, backed by tropical fruits and citrus with vanilla and sweet oak underneath. On the palate it’s coconut milk, with a hint of lime and soft sweetness that leads to a bright, floral finish that lingers with you in the best way.

I think what’s really important to note here because it worried me before I tried it, was that the coconut character doesn’t taste manufactured – it’s drawn entirely from the natural properties of specially selected sherry-seasoned American oak casks with high levels of oak lactones in the wood, then finessed with bourbon casks for balance. That makes a big difference. It doesn’t taste like a gimmick, rather it shows off the mastery of The Macallan team, coaxing a flavor profile out of the wood that you rarely encounter anywhere in their lineup. Tropical, elegant and completely unexpected from one of Scotland’s most storied distilleries. What do you expect for a final installment?!